A firm protested the award of a contract under an invitation for bids (IFB) issued by the Army. The protester contended that the awardee bid was below cost with the intent of violating the contract requirements. The protester also contended that, because of the awardee's deficient performance under prior Government contracts, it should have been found nonresponsible by the Army. The allegation tha...

GAO WILL NOT REVIEW PROTEST AGAINST AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY ABSENT ALLEGATION OF FRAUD BY PROCURING OFFICIALS. QUESTION OF WHETHER AN AWARDEE FULFILLS ITS CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS IS A MATTER OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION WHICH DOES NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF AN AWARD. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND NONRESPONSIBLE BY THE ARMY. REGARDING THE ALLEGATION THAT SINCE TEMPO BID BELOW COST IT...