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[Protest of Air Force Solicitation for Bearing Cages]

B-231733: Sep 16, 1988

A firm protested an Air Force solicitation for bearing cages, contending that the Air Force improperly reduced existing quality control standards for the equipment. GAO held that the Air Force properly used less stringent standards, since they: (1) reflected the government's minimum needs; and (2) enhanced competition. GAO would not consider the protester's suggestion that the Air Force amend its...

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B-231733, Sep 16, 1988

B-231733: Sep 16, 1988

Is not defective merely because the protester may be at a competitive disadvantage for the spare parts procurement because of the more stringent requirements under its manufacturing contract. Was not necessary for this procurement of bearing cages. Are not limited by stricter quality standards in existing contracts. Unless its current contract for the T-56 engine is amended. It will be able to com...

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