B-233410: Jan 23, 1989

A firm protested a Bureau of Engraving and Printing contract award for a closed circuit television system, contending that the awardee: (1) failed to meet the solicitation's definitive responsibility criteria; (2) could not perform the contract, since it did not comply with the statement of work, and its bid was too low; and (3) did not complete the required Walsh-Healey Act representation. GAO he...

B-233410: Jan 23, 1989

Contention that awardee failed to meet definitive responsibility criteria is without merit where awardee submitted information from which the contracting officer reasonably could conclude that the awardee met the criteria. The relative quality of the information and the need for further investigation are within the discretion of the contracting officer. 2. The General Accounting Office will not re...