B-193146:
Aug 6, 1979
A firm protested a contract award, contending that the awardee's bid deviated substantially from the requirements of the invitation for bids (IFB), and thus was not responsive. The firm also challenged the factors used by the contracting officer in making his affirmative determination of the awardee's responsibility. GAO made a distinction between bidder responsiveness, which applies to an offer t...