B-176845(2):
Dec 26, 1972
SECRETARY: ENCLOSED IS A COPY OF OUR DECISION OF TODAY DENYING THE PROTEST OF KLEEN- RITE JANITORIAL SERVICE. KLEEN-RITE ALLEGED THAT ASHE COULD NOT SUCCESSFULY COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE BECAUSE ASHE WAS PRIMARILY A GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR AND ITS EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING CUSTODIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS OF ANY CONSEQUENCE WAS VIRTUALLY NONEXISTENT. THAT ASHE WAS A RESPONSIBLE BIDDER...