B-172082: Sep 2, 1971

AGAINST THE DETERMINATION BY THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE THAT A BID WAS NOT RESPONSIVE TO AN IFB FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT. THE USE OF INDIVIDUAL TECHNICAL JUDGMENT IN DETERMINING THE RESPONSIVENESS OF A BID IS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE FPR FOR FORMALLY ADVERTISED PROCUREMENTS. THROUGH THE POINT OF BID OPENING MUST BE DEEMED TO HAVE ACQUIESCED IN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET...

B-172082: Apr 7, 1971

THE MODIFICATION REQUIRED TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS WOULD BE TOO EXTENSIVE RENDERED THE BID NONRESPONSIVE IS A TECHNICAL DECISION WHICH THE COMP. WILL NOT QUESTION IN THE ABSENCE OF A SHOWING OF BAD FAITH. INC.: REFERENCE IS MADE TO YOUR LETTER OF FEBRUARY 17. WERE GENERAL CONDITIONS 6 AND 7. SUCH MODIFICATIONS WILL RENDER THE BID NONRESPONSIVE. A STANDARD MODEL IS DEFINED AS A BASIC RECEIVER. IT IS...