B-182422: Sep 3, 1975

IN VIEW OF STATEMENTS SUBMITTED BY REJECTED BIDDER AND INDUSTRY PERSONNEL THAT AGE IS NOT DETERMINING FACTOR AND INCONSISTENT PROCUREMENT PRACTICE OF AGENCY WITH REGARD TO ACCEPTING SIMILAR ITEMS. WAS FOR 66 MOTOR ARMATURE ASSEMBLIES (FSN 2925-295-1995. THE FOLLOWING THREE OFFERS WERE RECEIVED FOR THIS ITEM: ALAMO AIRCRAFT SUPPLY $ 68.25 MOODY 115.00 LEAR SIEGLER 182.98 BOTH ALAMO AND MOODY OFFERE...

B-182422: Sep 3, 1975

The protester objected to the rejection of its bid as unacceptable because of the age of the unused surplus items offered. In view of the statements submitted by the rejected bidders and by industry personnel that age was not a determining factor and of the inconsistent procurement practice of the agency with regard to the acceptance of similar items, the procuring activity should review its decis...