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[Protest of DOD Contract Award as Small Business Set-Aside]

B-274194,B-274194.2,B-274194.3: Nov 26, 1996

A firm protested a Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) contract award, contending that: (1) the technical bid evaluations were flawed; (2) BMDO improperly failed to advise it of a number of bid deficiencies in discussions; (3) the awardee engaged in a bait and switch of proposed personnel; (4) the cost realism evaluation was flawed, since BMDO did not take into account various inconsiste...

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Matter of: Ryan Associates, Inc. File: B-274194; B-274194.2; B-274194.3 Date: November 26, 1996 * Redacted Decision

B-274194,B-274194.2,B-274194.3: Nov 26, 1996

Technical evaluation of offerors' proposals is unobjectionable where the agency followed evaluation criteria stated in solicitation. The challenged evaluation findings all have a reasonable basis. There is no evidence of unequal treatment of offerors. Agency is not required to reopen negotiations to discuss matters first identified in an offeror's best and final offer. Protest alleging "bait and s...

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