B-206953: Jul 1, 1982

A firm protested the award of a subcontract under an invitation for bids (IFB) issued by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) for roof and parapet rehabilitation work. The AMTRAK solicitation, a small business set-aside, was issued under the authority of a contract with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out the Northeast Corridor Improvement Project. The protester ass...

B-206953: Jul 1, 1982

TO INVOKE JURISDICTION OF GAO SINCE DOT WAS NEITHER ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN SUBCONTRACTOR SELECTION NOR WAS AWARD "FOR" THE GOVERNMENT. WAS UNDER AUTHORITY OF A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. KANE ASSERTS THAT ALPER IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN AND DID NOT SUBMIT A RESPONSIVE BID BECAUSE ITS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION HIRING PLAN AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PLANS WERE S...