B-228467: Feb 3, 1988

A firm protested the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) rejection of its bid for a side-looking airborne radar program, contending that USGS improperly determined that it was nonresponsible. GAO held that the: (1) solicitation required compliance with specific aviation regulations; and (2) licensing authority advised USGS that the protester would not be able to qualify in time for performanc...

B-228467: Feb 3, 1988

Based on conclusion that there was substantial risk that protester would not be able to obtain required permit in time for performance. Was reasonable. Solicitation required compliance with specific aviation regulations and procuring agency was advised by licensing authority that protester would not be able to comply in time for performance. Procuring agency was entitled to rely on this advice and...