B-183292: Nov 4, 1975

Two firms objected to awards made in two regions under a total small business set-aside procurement. There was no basis to take exception to awards where the record did not indicate that the technical evaluations were without reasonable basis. Protests regarding the solicitation specifications were untimely since they were not filed prior to the closing date for receipt of proposals. There was no...

B-183292: Nov 4, 1975

OFFERED TECHNICAL DEFICIENCIES - NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENT SINCE DETERMINATIONS OF TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY ARE WITHIN DISCRETION OF PROCURING AGENCY. RECORD IN THIS CASE IS DEVOID OF ANY EVIDENCE WHICH WOULD JUSTIFY OUR OFFICE CONCLUDING THAT TECHNICAL EVALUATIONS WERE WITHOUT REASONABLE BASIS. THERE IS NO BASIS TO TAKE EXCEPTION TO AWARDS. WHILE MULTIPLE AWARDS WERE PROVIDED FOR IN OTHER REGIONS. PR...