B-219406: Oct 31, 1985

A firm protested a proposed contract award to another firm under a National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) solicitation for the operation of a satellite ground station, contending that the source selection official failed to follow the stated evaluation criteria in choosing the awardee. The protester also claimed reimbursement for proposal preparation costs and the costs of pursuing...

B-219406: Oct 31, 1985

PROTEST IS SUSTAINED WHERE THE SOURCE SELECTION OFFICIAL FAILED TO PROPERLY APPLY THE EVALUATION FACTORS ESTABLISHED BY THE SOLICITATION. THE PROTESTER'S REQUEST FOR ALLOWANCE OF ITS PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS AND THE COSTS OF FILING AND PURSUING THE PROTEST IS DENIED. BACKGROUND THIS SOLICITATION WAS FOR THE OPERATION. THE STATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO MEET THE COMMAND. TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT PRO...