B-216055: Aug 22, 1984

A firm protested a contract award to another firm under a Navy solicitation, contending that the awardee: (1) did not qualify as a regular dealer or manufacturer under the Walsh-Healey Act; and (2) did not have the financial or technical capability to perform the contract. GAO held that: (1) it does not consider the status of firms under the act because such matters are subject to review by other...

B-216055: Aug 22, 1984

THIS MATTER IS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CONTRACTING AGENCY IN THE FIRST INSTANCE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (IF A SMALL BUSINESS IS INVOLVED) AND THE SECRETARY OF LABOR. A FIRM'S ABILITY TO PERFORM IS A MATTER OF RESPONSIBILITY. GAO WILL NOT REVIEW AN AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION IN THAT RESPECT EXCEPT IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES. CONTENDS THAT DOA DOES NOT HAVE EITHER THE FIN...