Decision Matter of: RCG of North Carolina, LLC
Abstract
Issued on May 20, 2020, the RFP contemplated award of an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a 1-year base term from the date of award through December 31, 2020. Agency Report (AR), RFP at 1, 6.2 The solicitation identified an acquisition goal of promoting and supporting domestic manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE)3 needed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).4 AR, RFP amend. 5 at 4.5 In this regard, the agency sought to procure disposable surgical masks cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as Class II medical devices.6 AR, RFP amend. 4 at 2; RFP at 16.As relevant here, the RFP identified FDA documentation requirements for the masks including, an FDA Premarket Document number, known as a 510(k) clearance number. RFP at 15, 77. The RFP stated that the FDA documentation was required for proposal submission. Id. at 15, 77; AR, RFP amend. 2 at 3. The RFP advised that failure to provide the specified documentation may result in the offer being determined[u]nacceptable and may render an offer ineligible for award. RFP at 77. Additionally, the RFP stated that any proposal lacking the specified documentation would be removed from the competition. Id. at 16, 77, 82. The RFP contemplated making award without conducting discussions. RFP at 34.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 17, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1131127
Entities
People
- Alan Grayson
- Allison Colsey
- Evan C. Williams
- Lois Hanshaw
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office