B-284049.2: Feb 22, 2000

Where award is to be made without discussions. Contracting officer must give an offeror an opportunity to clarify adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond only where there clearly is a reason to question the validity of the past performance information. Which was lowest in price. Should have been selected for award. Which was issued...

B-284049.2: Feb 22, 2000

A firm protested the Air Force's rejection of its bid for repair and maintenance services, contending that its proposal, which was lowest in price, should have been selected for award. GAO held that the Air Force reasonably selected for award the higher-priced bidder with a better past performance rating. Accordingly, the protest was denied...