B-215387: Jun 27, 1984

A firm protested a contract award to any other bidder under a General Services Administration (GSA) solicitation for carpet installation and maintenance. GSA had determined that the protester was not a responsible bidder because of its unsatisfactory performances under prior contracts. The matter was referred to the Small Business Administration (SBA) which declined to issue a Certificate of Compe...

B-215387: Jun 27, 1984

SINCE THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) IS EMPOWERED TO DETERMINE CONCLUSIVELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A SMALL BUSINESS. GAO WILL NOT REVIEW A CONTRACTING OFFICER'S DETERMINATION THAT A SMALL BUSINESS IS NONRESPONSIBLE WHERE SBA HAS AFFIRMED THAT DETERMINATION BY REFUSING TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY. 2. GAO WILL NOT REVIEW THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S (SBA) REFUSAL TO ISSUE A C...