https://www.gao.gov/products/134282

B-227921: Oct 27, 1987

A firm protested a National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) contract award to another firm for management studies, contending that NARA: (1) failed to conduct meaningful discussions with it; (2) failed to evaluate proposals and select a contractor in accordance with the solicitation's evaluation criteria; (3) could not justify award to a higher bidder; and (4) failed to properly notify...

https://www.gao.gov/products/421575

B-227921: Oct 27, 1987

Protest that agency failed to conduct meaningful discussions is without merit where the agency questioned the protester both in writing and during oral discussions with regard to its proposed approach and provided the protester an opportunity to revise its proposal. An agency generally is not required to advise an offeror when requesting best and final offers that the agency continues to have conc...