B-205060: May 25, 1982

A firm protested the selection of another firm for award under a request for proposals (RFP) issued by the Agency for International Development (AID) for assistance to the Government of Sudan in meeting the basic health needs of its rural population. The protester contended that AID acted improperly by: (1) disseminating information to selected offerors; (2) failing to adhere to evaluation criteri...

B-205060: May 25, 1982

GAO REVIEW OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) ACTIONS UNDER THE 8(A) PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO DETERMINING WHETHER THE SBA HAS FOLLOWED APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND WHETHER OFFICIALS HAVE ACTED FRAUDULENTLY OR IN BAD FAITH. THE AGENCY'S ACTIONS WILL BE REVIEWED UNDER CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO SBA ACTIONS. 2. IT IS NOT IMPROPER FOR A PROCURING AGENCY. THE FAILURE TO HOLD COMPETITIVE RANGE DISCUSSION...