Matter Of: Z.A.N. Co., Protest of Nonresponsibility Determination

Abstract

Army contracting officer's failure to refer determination of non responsibility of small business to Small Business Administration, although consistent with applicable regulation, is contrary to Small Business Act. While contract award is not disturbed, GAO recommends that Defense Acquisition Regulation S 1-705.4(c), covering Certificate of Competency procedures, be promptly revised to eliminate exception to referral requirement for proposed awards not exceeding $10,000, since amended Small Business Act provides for no such exception.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 06, 1980
Accession Number
AD1119381

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