B-221539: May 8, 1986

An individual protested an Air Force contract award for radiology services, contending that: (1) his was the only timely proposal, because the agency improperly extended the closing date for receipt of initial proposals; and (2) the awardee lacked the credentials necessary for contract performance. GAO noted that: (1) the Air Force extended the closing date several times over a period of 3 months...

B-221539: May 8, 1986

EVEN THOUGH SUCH PROPOSAL HAD NOT BEEN RECEIVED BY AN EARLIER CLOSING DATE THAT WAS EXTENDED BY AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOLICITATION. SINCE IT IS THE ACTUAL FINAL CLOSING DATE THAT GOVERNS. WHETHER AWARDEE WILL PERFORM CONTRACT FOR RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES WITH STAFF WITH CREDENTIALS REQUIRED BY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PERTAINS TO THE AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF THAT FIRM'S RESPONSIBILITY. WHICH THE GENER...