B-184127: Oct 15, 1975

PROTEST AGAINST FAILURE TO AMEND SPECIFICATION SO AS TO PERMIT PARTY TO BID ITS PRODUCT IS DENIED SINCE THERE IS NO SHOWING OF ERROR IN CONTRACTING ACTIVITY'S DETERMINATION OF ITS MINIMUM NEEDS. THOROUGH STUDY OF POSSIBLE SPECIFICATION REVISION IS RECOMMENDED. DSA700-75-B-2063 WAS ISSUED BY THE DEFENSE SUPPLY AGENCY. THE PROCUREMENT WAS ORIGINALLY ADVERTISED UNDER ANOTHER INVITATION. WHICH WAS CAN...

B-184127: Oct 15, 1975

A company protested the agency's failure to amend a specification, contending that it restricted manufacturers to offering certain equipment. The protest was denied since the agency's determination of its minimum needs was not shown to be in error, and adequate competition was achieved. However, the study of possible specification revision was recommended...