https://www.gao.gov/products/142099

B-239681: Aug 28, 1990

A firm protested an Air Force contract award for circuit breakers, contending that the: (1) awardee's bid was nonresponsive, since its product did not have all of the required features; (2) Air Force improperly allowed the awardee to modify its bid after bid opening and change its intended product manufacturer; and (3) Air Force improperly conducted discussions with the awardee. GAO held that the:...

https://www.gao.gov/products/482059

B-239681: Aug 28, 1990

PROCUREMENT - Contractor Qualification - Responsibility - Responsiveness distinctions DIGEST: Post-bid-opening letter changing manufacturer specified in bid does not render bid nonresponsive since information concerning intended manufacturer was provided under Place of Performance Clause and related to responsibility. Adrian principally contends that IES' bid is nonresponsive because the bid as su...