B-228052.3: Jun 24, 1988

The U.S. Marshals Service requested reconsideration of a sustained protest against its contract award for metal detectors. GAO had held that the Service: (1) failed to provide a rational basis for proposal scoring; (2) failed to meaningfully discuss the protester's bid deficiencies; and (3) improperly evaluated the awardee's bid. In its request for reconsideration, the Service contended that: (1)...

B-228052.3: Jun 24, 1988

PROCUREMENT - Bid Protests - GAO procedures - GAO decisions - Reconsideration DIGEST: Prior decision is affirmed where agency essentially disagrees with decision and alleges unspecified asp cts of the record were overlooked in the decision. Presents no argument or information establishing that the decision was legally or factually erroneous. The Marshals Service now essentially disagrees with the...