B-213417: Apr 9, 1984

A firm protested a determination by the Navy that its technical proposal was unacceptable. The protester also alleged that the Navy: (1) improperly selected a higher priced offerer for prospective award without selecting a competitive range or conducting discussions; and (2) improperly canceled the solicitation after a cost comparison which determined that the required services should be retained...

B-213417: Apr 9, 1984

GAO WILL NOT SUBSTITUTE ITS JUDGMENT FOR THAT OF EVALUATION BOARDS. WHICH HAVE WIDE DISCRETION. RATHER WILL EXAMINE THE RECORD TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE EVALUATORS' JUDGMENTS WERE REASONABLE AND IN ACCORD WITH LISTED CRITERIA. WHETHER THERE WERE ANY VIOLATIONS OF PROCUREMENT STATUTES AND REGULATIONS. 2. GAO WILL NOT ATTRIBUTE BIAS TO AN EVALUATION BOARD SIMPLY ON THE BASIS OF INFERENCE OR SUPPOSITI...