B-203338.2: Sep 24, 1982

A firm protested a contract award by the Office of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS). The firm challenged the technical evaluation of the proposals and contended that CHAMPUS and the awardee engaged in improper communications regarding the solicitation and preparation of proposals. CHAMPUS indicated that a margin of points was available under each evaluation f...

B-203338.2: Sep 24, 1982

ARE DENIED FOR THE SAME REASONS EXPRESSED IN PREVIOUS GAO DECISION. 2.PROTEST THAT AGENCY IMPROPERLY AWARDED "BONUS POINTS" FOR FEATURES EXCEEDING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IS WITHOUT MERIT WHERE TECHNICAL FACTORS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE COMPETITION AND HIGHER TECHNICAL EVALUATION SCORE ACCORDED AWARDEE'S DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM REFLECTS NOTHING MORE THAN AGENCY'S REASONABLE ASSESSMENT THAT AWARDEE...