https://www.gao.gov/products/120723

B-210799,B-210799.2: Mar 8, 1983

Two firms protested the proposed award of a contract to the low bidder under a solicitation issued by the District of Columbia. The protesters alleged that the low bidder was not a registered or otherwise eligible minority business enterprise under District of Columbia law, and thus was not eligible for award under this procurement. One protester also alleged that the low bidder's offer was nonres...

https://www.gao.gov/products/407862

B-210799,B-210799.2: Mar 8, 1983

ALLEGATION THAT FIRM IS NOT A QUALIFIED MINORITY BUSINESS UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MINORITY CONTRACTING ACT (ACT) IS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE ACT. 2. CONTENTION THAT A BID PRICE IS BELOW COST OR A "BUY IN" BID DOES NOT PROVIDE A VALID BASIS TO CHALLENGE AN AWARD TO A BIDDER THAT IS DETERMINED RESPONSIBLE. SUCH A FINDING IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO AN AWA...