B-206006: Jun 2, 1982

A firm protested the award of a contract under an invitation for bids (IFB) issued by the Veterans Administration (VA) for the design and installation of a sprinkler system. The protester contended that the IFB requirements regarding experience and competency were ignored and waived by the contracting officer in awarding the contract. The IFB requirements specified that: (1) the contract be perfor...

B-206006: Jun 2, 1982

CONTENTION THAT VA WAIVED THE SOLICITATION'S FIRST RESPONSIBILITY CRITERION CONCERNING BIDDER'S EXPERIENCE IN SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLING FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BECAUSE THE INFORMATION REQUESTED WAS GENERAL IN NATURE AND NOT SUFFICIENTLY SPECIFIC AND OBJECTIVE TO CONSTITUTE A DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERION. 2. SECOND RESPONSIBILITY CRITERION STIPULATING THAT BIDDER HAVE AT...