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...

B-193146: Aug 6, 1979

ABILITY OF AWARDEE TO COMPLY WITH TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF SOLICITATION IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY GAO SINCE IT INVOLVES CHALLENGE TO CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF AWARDEE'S RESPONSIBILITY. 2. WHETHER ITEM BEING FURNISHED BY AWARDEE ACTUALLY COMPLIES WITH CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS IS MATTER OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION WHICH IS RESPONSIBILITY OF PROCURING ACTIVITY. THE SOLICITATION WAS...