B-200316: Aug 18, 1981

A firm protested the award of a Government contract contending that it was not advantageous, price and other factors considered. The firm also maintained that the contract was not being performed in accordance with the specifications. The protest resulted from a misunderstanding of the procurement procedures which caused both the protester and the awardee to submit documents with their bids which...

B-200316: Aug 18, 1981

CONTRACTING OFFICER ESSENTIALLY WAS MAKING A SUBJECTIVE JUDGMENT. THIS IS THE TYPE OF AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY WHICH AS A MATTER OF POLICY GAO DOES NOT REVIEW. 2. WHETHER CONTRACTOR'S PERFORMANCE COMPLIES WITH CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS IS A MATTER OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION WHICH IS NOT RESOLVED BY GAO UNDER ITS BID PROTEST PROCEDURES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS INVITATION FOR BIDS WAS T...