B-195746: Apr 21, 1980

A firm protested the award of a Navy contract for computer-indicators and three first articles. A prior solicitation for the same articles contained a provision permitting waiver of first article testing, but that solicitation had been canceled. The protester contended that: the second solicitation did not contain the waiver as required by Defense Acquisition Regulations; the first article testing...

B-195746: Apr 21, 1980

AGENCY IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVER OF FIRST ARTICLE TESTING WHEN SOLICITATION IS FOR ITEM WITH SUBSTANTIAL SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CHANGES FROM THAT PREVIOUSLY SUPPLIED AND FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL WAS REQUIRED OF ALL BIDDERS. 2. PROTEST THAT IFB FAILED TO INCLUDE VARIOUS REQUIRED INFORMATION IS DENIED WHERE SUCH INFORMATION IS. ALLEGATION OF IMPROPER CANCELLATION OF PREDECESSOR SO...