B-216472: Mar 25, 1985

A firm protested that certain specifications under a Department of Agriculture (USDA) solicitation for boilers were inadequate and unduly restrictive, contending that certain specifications: (1) did not adequately describe the agency's minimum needs; and (2) limited competition to one manufacturer. GAO held that: (1) since the protester admitted that it could meet some of the allegedly unduly rest...

B-216472: Mar 25, 1985

GAO DISMISSES PROTEST ALLEGING THAT CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOILER EQUIPMENT ARE UNDULY RESTRICTIVE. SINCE THE PROTESTER ADMITTEDLY MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS AND THUS IS NOT AN INTERESTED PARTY UNDER BID PROTEST PROCEDURES. AGENCY'S SPECIFICATION FOR DISCHARGE DAMPER FOR BOILERS IS NOT UNDULY RESTRICTIVE WHERE AGENCY MAKES A PRIMA FACIE SHOWING THAT THE SPECIFICATION IS REASONABLE AND NECESSARY TO...