B-193630:
Published: Mar 13, 1979. Publicly Released: May 6, 1985.
In reply to a question arising as a result of a protest that was dismissed, GAO stressed that few protests involving a procuring agency's determination of a firm's responsibility will be reviewed by GAO. In addition, GAO disagreed with the suggestion that it is easier for an agency to make affirmative determinations of responsibility, award on the basis of low price, and then bail out contractors...