https://www.gao.gov/products/142521

B-240360: Oct 18, 1990

A firm protested a Defense General Supply Center (DGSC) solicitation for knee pads, contending that the solicitation did not include adequately detailed purchase descriptions. GAO held that the specifications were proper, since: (1) DGSC conducted the procurement through small-purchase procedures; and (2) they specified DGSC minimum needs. Accordingly, the protest was denied...

https://www.gao.gov/products/420574

B-240360: Oct 18, 1990

East West contends that DLA's use of a manufacturer's part number as an item description is improper. That if the use of a federal specification will not satisfy DLA's needs. Then DLA is required to draft a detailed purchase description pursuant to FAR Sec. 10.004(b)(1). The issue presented by East West is identical to the one it raised in East West Research. DLA is not required to draft a more de...