Allegation That Grantee Refused To Investigate Circumstances of Subcontract Award

B-186392: May 11, 1976

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A company protested award of a subcontract under a Federal grant, arguing that the grantee did not investigate the circumstances surrounding the prime contractor's selection of a subcontractor. The subcontract was not awarded "by or for" the grantee; the protest was not forconsideration by GAO.