B-208350: Aug 17, 1982

A firm protested the Department of the Navy's issuance of a request for proposals as a set-aside for minority small business participation. The firm also questioned the proposed awardee's eligibility for a contract set-aside. GAO held that, under the Small Business Act, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is the Government agency's contractor who, in turn, sublets the contract. Therefore, det...

B-208350: Aug 17, 1982

THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TO SET ASIDE A PROCUREMENT UNDER SECTION 8(A) OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ACT IS A MATTER FOR THE CONTRACTING AGENCY AND SBA. GAO WILL NOT REVIEW THAT DETERMINATION ABSENT A SHOWING OF FRAUD OR BAD FAITH ON THE PART OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. 2. THE QUESTION OF WHETHER A PROPOSED AWARDEE IS ELIGIBLE FOR A CONTRACT SET ASIDE UNDER SECTION 8(A) OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ACT IS BASIC...