B-231775.2: Aug 11, 1988

A firm requested reconsideration of its dismissed protest against a Coast Guard contract award for core panels. GAO had not reviewed the: (1) Coast Guard's affirmative determination of the awardee's responsibility, absent a showing that the Coast Guard acted fraudulently, or in bad faith, or that it failed to apply definitive solicitation criteria; or (2) awardee's qualifications, since that was n...

B-231775.2: Aug 11, 1988

Such matters are for determination by the contracting agency in the first instance. If a small business is involved. Where the agency is apprised of the protester's continued disagreement with its determination. Whether or not a firm actually performs in compliance with contract requirements is a matter of contract administration. Skyline argued that Allied Insulation is not a responsible contract...