A firm protested a Bureau of Prisons contract award for family guidance services, contending that: (1) it was an interested protester, since no determination was made regarding the responsiveness of the second and third low bids; and (2) the awardee lacked qualified staff and could not timely perform the contract. GAO held that: (1) the protester, as fourth low bidder, was not sufficiently interes...

Which would not be in line for award if the protest were sustained. Is dismissed. Since the protester does not have the requisite direct and substantial economic interest in the contract award to be considered an interested party under General Accounting Office Bid Protest Regulations. Bids were opened September 26. Prison Match essentially argues that PDI is incapable of performing in accordance...