B-214458.2: Sep 11, 1984

A firm protested the Navy's decision not to contract for certain required services pursuant to a cost comparison, contending that: (1) the Navy relied on inaccurate and understated historical cost data in making the comparison; and (2) the Navy therefore did not perform the comparison in accordance with the solicitation that was issued to facilitate the comparison. The disputed costs related to th...

B-214458.2: Sep 11, 1984

CONTRACTING OUT - COST COMPARISON - FAULTY - COST ESCALATION FACTOR DIGEST: PROTEST AGAINST AN AGENCY'S DETERMINATION TO PERFORM SERVICES IN HOUSE BASED ON A COST COMPARISON WITH SOLICITED BIDS IS SUSTAINED BECAUSE THE AGENCY FAILED TO FOLLOW PRESCRIBED GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING THE COMPARISON. THE AGENCY'S ESTIMATE OF IN-HOUSE COSTS WAS BASED UPON FISCAL YEAR 1983 OPERATION COSTS AND WAS NOT PROPE...