B-233132: Feb 2, 1989

A firm protested the Air Force's rejection of its bid for a generator set as nonresponsive, contending that: (1) its alternate product complied with the solicitation's brand-name specifications; and (2) the Air Force should have awarded it the contract as the low bidder. GAO held that the protester's alternate product did not comply with the solicitation's brand-name requirements, which were neces...

B-233132: Feb 2, 1989

PROCUREMENT - Sealed Bidding - Bids - Responsiveness - Brand name/equal specifications - Salient characteristics DIGEST: Protester's bid was properly rejected as nonresponsive to a brand name or equal invitation for bids where the bid for a generator set powered by a diesel engine offered a 6-cylinder engine rather than a 12 cylinder engine as specified in the solicitation. Which the agency reason...