[Protest of Terms of DNA IFB for Data Recorder Systems]

A firm protested a Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) solicitation for data recorder systems, alleging that certain specifications unduly restricted competition and certain specifications were not restrictive enough. GAO found that: (1) the specifications accurately reflected DNA requirements to ensure compatibility with its current system; (2) there was no merit in the argument that DNA did not draft sufficiently restrictive specifications; and (3) since DNA violated no applicable statutes or regulations, the protester was not entitled to reimbursement for its bid preparation or protest costs. Accordingly, the protest was denied.