B-281274.2: Mar 3, 1999

A firm protested an Agency for International Development (AID) contract award for health products and services, contending that: (1) the awardee's offer was significantly below its bid price; (2) AID unreasonably determined that the awardee's proposed research director met the solicitation's requirements; and (3) AID unreasonably evaluated proposals. GAO held that AID: (1) conducted an improper co...

B-281274.2: Mar 3, 1999

Cost realism analysis that accepted as realistic the awardee's proposed indirect rates that were significantly below its most recent indirect rate cost submission is not reasonably supported. 2. Past performance evaluation is reasonable. Where the technical evaluators reasonably explained during the course of the protest why the awardee's past performance was rated as outstanding. Futures contends...