B-186678: Jul 30, 1976

A company protested the agency's determination to accept proposed equipment offered by another company, questioning the offeror's compliance with contract requirements. The question of compliance with contract requirements involved matters of contract administration which are not appropriate for review by GAO. GAO also does not generally review protests involving subcontracts, especially since the...

B-186678: Jun 30, 1976

PROTEST RAISING MATTERS OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE GAO. 2. WHILE GAO WILL CONSIDER PROTESTS INVOLVING SUBCONTRACTS UNDER RULES STATED IN OPTIMUM SYSTEMS. ABSENT CLAIM OF FRAUD OR BAD FAITH BY AGENCY PROTEST WOULD NOT BE FOR CONSIDERATION WHERE ONLY ALLEGED GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN SUBCONTRACTOR SELECTION IS APPROVAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS SUBMITTED BY PRIME C...