Decision Matter of: VariQ Corporation

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Abstract:

VariQ Corporation, of Rockville, Maryland, protests the issuance of a task order by the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to Business Information Technology Solutions, Inc. (BITS), of Alexandria, Virginia, under that firm's General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract, pursuant to request for quotations (RFQ) No. SP4701-13-Q-0039 for desktop managed services support for the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). VariQ challenges the agency's evaluation of BITS's staffing levels and transition plan. VariQ also contends that DLA conducted misleading discussions with the firm and objects to DLA's failure to conduct a price realism evaluation. Lastly, VariQ protests the price/technical tradeoff and award decision.

Author(s):
Poling, Susan A.
Author Organization(s):
United States Government Accountability Office
Funding Organization(s):
United States Government Accountability Office, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Other
Publication Date:
2014 Jan 27
Pagination:
15

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A - Approved For Public Release
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Collection: TRECMS
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Communities of Interest:
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Descriptor(s):
procurement, contracts, program management, governments, united states government, united states, contract administration, corporations, department of defense, information systems, negotiations, personnel management, commerce, contractors, cost estimates, ratings, small business
Keyword(s):
solicitation requirements, defense logistics agency, protest, decision
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Dec 13
Update Date:
2022 Jan 27