A firm protested a Marine Corps (USMC) contract award for target mechanisms, contending that it was the only bidder capable of supplying the required items. GAO held that the: (1) protester's allegation that the awardee would violate another firm's patents in performing the contract was a matter of consideration for the courts, which it would not consider; and (2) solicitation clearly allowed USMC...

Protest by representative of manufacturer of alleged brand name item that agency improperly converted a brand name only procurement to a brand name or equal procurement is denied where it was clear from the solicitation that the agency would consider an offer of a product manufactured by the awardee. 2. Allegation that awardee will violate another firm's patents in performing a contract is dismiss...