B-215427: Dec 3, 1984

A firm protested that certain specifications under an Air Force solicitation for snow removal equipment were unduly restrictive because they could only be met by one manufacturer. The protester contended that a specification for specialized equipment exceeded the Air Force's minimum needs and improperly limited competition. GAO held that: (1) the Air Force reasonably determined that use of the spe...

B-215427: Dec 3, 1984

GAO WILL DENY A PROTEST ALLEGING THAT ONLY ONE MANUFACTURER CAN MEET SPECIFICATIONS FOR SNOW REMOVAL UNITS WHEN THE RECORD SHOWS THAT MORE THAN ONE MANUFACTURER CAN MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS. WHICH ARE PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN-TYPE AND REQUIRE A STANDARD COMMERCIAL PRODUCT. AGENCY'S SPECIFICATIONS FOR MULTI-PURPOSE SNOW REMOVAL UNITS ARE NOT UNDULY RESTRICTIVE OF COMPETITION WHERE THE AGENCY PRESENTS...