B-272255: Sep 11, 1996

A firm protested the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) cancellation of a solicitation for a laser system, contending that VA improperly determined that the solicitation was defective. GAO held that VA reasonably: (1) determined that the solicitation was defective, since it omitted certain critical evaluation factors and the specifications did not reflect VA minimum needs; and (2) cancelled the...

B-272255: Sep 11, 1996

The unit was unavailable under the Federal Supply Schedule. Which was issued in early April. FAR Sec. 12.301(c) provides that when the use of evaluation factors is appropriate. Which provides for award to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous based on "price and other factors.". The specialist telephoned prospective offerors and advised them that proposals were due by the close of busine...