B-227843.2: Oct 2, 1987

A firm protested any Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contract award for flashlights, contending that DLA: (1) improperly included a price evaluation factor in the solicitation; (2) might accept nonconforming goods because of its alleged irregular procurement practices; and (3) incorrectly administered the value engineering program. GAO held that: (1) DLA properly included the evaluation factor, sin...

B-227843.2: Oct 2, 1987

Is unobjectionable. Even when the factor is added to offer of the firm that developed the VECP. Allegation that agency may accept nonconforming goods under contract is not for review since the General Accounting Office will not anticipate improper agency action. Allegation that value engineering program is not being administered properly concerns policy matter not reviewable by General Accounting...