B-190053:
Nov 1, 1977
QUESTION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN'S RESPONSIBILITY IS NOT FOR CONSIDERATION BY GAO BECAUSE CONCLUSIVE AUTHORITY OVER QUESTION IS VESTED BY STATUTE IN SBA. IT WAS POSSIBLE FOR PROTESTER TO RAISE ITS OBJECTIONS WITH SBA IN COURSE OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY PROCEEDING. THE ARMY HAS ADVISED THIS OFFICE THAT THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOUND IKARD NONRESPONSIBLE BASED ON A NEGATIVE PRE-AWARD SURVEY AND...