B-228173: Dec 15, 1987

A firm protested a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) contract award for various title research services, contending that: (1) it was the low bidder; and (2) the awardee was incapable of proper performance. GAO held that: (1) while the solicitation did not contain adequate estimates for certain items, which rendered it defective, BIA acceptance of the bid did not prejudice any bidder and met the gover...

B-228173: Dec 15, 1987

General Accounting Office will not disturb award because solicitation did not contain adequate estimates for certain items where it appears acceptance of bid will satisfy government's needs without prejudice to any bidder. General Accounting Office will not consider a protest against an affirmative determination of responsibility absent a showing of possible fraud or bad faith on the part of the c...