https://www.gao.gov/products/140411

B-237180: Jan 17, 1990

A firm protested the Army's rejection of its bid for armed guard services, contending that the: (1) Army unreasonably determined that it was nonresponsible; (2) Army's nonresponsibility determination effectively debarred it; and (3) Army improperly proceeded with the contract award during the instant protest. GAO held that the: (1) Army reasonably determined that the protester was nonresponsible;...

https://www.gao.gov/products/437172

B-237180: Jan 17, 1990

Protest that contracting officer's nonresponsibility determination lacked a reasonable basis is denied where determination is based upon contracting officer's reasonable conclusion that the protester did not provide the necessary proof that it would be able to comply with the required performance schedule. Protest that nonresponsibility determination was tantamount to a de facto debarment is denie...