B-215956: Sep 4, 1984

A firm protested the Veterans Administration's decision not to award multiple contracts under a solicitation, contending that: (1) multiple contracts were necessary to ensure that the required services would be performed; and (2) the contracting officer treated the protester unfairly. GAO held that: (1) while the solicitation contemplated the award of more than one contract, it did not require a m...

B-215956: Sep 4, 1984

EVEN WHERE BIAS OR BAD FAITH IS SHOWN. GAO WILL DENY A PROTEST IF THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT IT ADVERSELY AFFECTED THE PROTESTER'S COMPETITIVE STANDING. FAMILY SERVICE ARGUES THAT TWO AWARDS ARE NEEDED TO ASSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF READJUSTMENT SERVICES TO VETERANS IN THE MOUNT HOLLY-PEMBERTON AREA. BECAUSE THE AREA IS LARGE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE SCARCE. THE PROTESTER ALSO MAINTA...