B-274744: Dec 26, 1996

A firm protested a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) contract award for Russian language and logistics services, contending that: (1) NASA unreasonably evaluated its past performance; (2) NASA improperly adjusted its proposed bid price upward; and (3) the award was improper due to an improper conflict of interest. GAO held that: (1) NASA reasonably considered the past performanc...

B-274744: Dec 26, 1996

DIGEST Protest that evaluation failed to take into account experience of protester's proposed subcontractor is denied where record shows this experience was considered. Was rated as only "fair. Protester's proposed travel costs properly were adjusted upward based on the costs under the incumbent contract. The incumbent contract was based on the same performance approach as protester proposed. CTI...