B-203421: Jun 17, 1981

A small business protested the rejection of its bid by the General Services Administration (GSA). GSA rejected the bid as nonresponsible because the firm did not possess the capability to perform satisfactorily. The firm had performed unsatisfactorily under a previous contract with GSA. The matter was referred to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the possible issuance of a certificate of...

B-203421: Jun 17, 1981

GAO DOES NOT REVIEW SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION REFUSAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY UNLESS PROTESTER MAKES PRIMA FACIE SHOWING OF FRAUD OR DEMONSTRATES THAT INFORMATION VITAL TO RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION WAS NOT CONSIDERED. 2. PROTEST FILED AFTER BID OPENING IS UNTIMELY AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ON MERITS. RUBBER'S BID WAS REJECTED AS NONRESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THE COMPANY DID NOT POSSESS...