INDEX OF REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Protest Grounds Alleging That the Government Is Wrongfully Preventing Competition
1. Lack of Advance Planning
COFC
Innovation Development Enterprises of Am., Inc. v. United States, 108 Fed. Cl. 711 (2013)
E-3 Communications EOTech, Inc. v. United States, 85 Fed. Cl. 667 (2009)
GAO
Trison Construction, Inc., B-401537.2, Nov. 9, 2009
Major Contracting Services, Inc., B-401472, Sept. 14, 2009
eFedBudget Corporation, B-298627, Nov. 15, 2006
VSE Corporation, Johnson Controls World Services, Inc., B-290452.3, B-290452.4, B-290452.5, May 23, 2005
HEROS, Inc., B-292043, June 9, 2003
RBC Bearings, Inc., B-401661, B-401661.2, Oct. 27, 2009
Worldwide Language Resources, Inc., SOS International Ltd. B-296984 et al., Nov. 14, 2005
Pegasus Global Strategic Solutions, LLC, B-400422.3, Mar. 24, 2009
Bannum, Inc., B-289707, Mar. 14, 2002
Diversified Technology & Services of Virginia, Inc., B-282497, July 19, 1999
2. Improper or Unsupported Use of an Exception to Competition
A. Exception 1: Only One Responsible Source
COFC
Innovation Development Enterprises of Am., Inc. v. United States, 108 Fed. Cl. 711 (2013)
Cubic Defense Systems, Inc. v. United States, 45 Fed. Cl. 239 (1999)
Metric Sys. Corp. v. United States, 42 Fed. Cl. 306 (1998)
GAO
Coastal Seal Services, LLC, B-406219, Mar. 12, 2012
Chicago Dryer Company, B-401888, Dec. 8, 2009
Standard Bent Glass Corporation, B-401212, June 23, 2009
Raytheon Company – Integrated Defense System, B-400610, B-400618, B-400619, Dec. 22, 2009
VSE Corporation, Johnson Controls World Services, Inc., B-290452.3, B-290452.4, B-290452.5, May 23, 2005
Sabreliner Corporation, B-284240.2, B-284240.6, Mar. 22, 2000
Smith and Wesson, Inc., B-400479, Nov. 20, 2008
Datacom, Inc., B-274175, Nov. 25, 1996
Lockheed Martin Sys. Integration—Owego, B-287190.2, May 25, 2001
National Aerospace Group, Inc., B-282843, Aug. 30, 1999
Information Ventures, Inc., B-246605, Mar. 23, 1992
Unitron LP Comp. Gen. B-406770, Aug. 14, 2012
Raytheon Co. – Integrated Defense Systems, B-400610, Dec. 22, 2008
B. Exception 2: Unusual and Compelling Urgency
COFC
California Industrial Facilities Resources, Inc. v. United States, 104 Fed. Cl. 589 (2012)
GAO
Camden Shipping Corporation, B-406171, B-406323, Mar. 12, 2012
T-L-C Systems, B-400369, Oct. 23, 2008
Meggitt Safety Systems, Inc., B-297378, B-297378.2, Jan. 12, 2006
Pegasus Global Strategic Solutions, LLC, B-400422.3, Mar. 24, 2009
Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Comp. Gen. B-298444, Sept. 21, 2006
Camden Shipping Corp., B-406171, B-406323, Feb. 27, 2012
J&J Colombia Services, Comp. Gen. B-299595.3, June 26, 2007
RBC Bearings, Inc., Comp. Gen. B-401661, Oct. 27, 2009
Signals and Systems, Inc., Comp. Gen. B-288107, Sept., 21, 2001
National Aerospace Group, Inc., Comp. Gen. B-282843, Aug. 30, 1999
C. Exception 3: Industrial Mobilization
GAO
Outdoor Venture Corp, B-405423, Oct. 25, 2011
Ridgeline Industries, Inc., B-402105, Jan. 7, 2010
Minowitz Mfg. Co., B-228502, Jan. 4, 1988
Right Away Foods/Shelf Stable Foods, B-259859.3, B-259859.4, June 29, 1995
Kilgore Corp., B-253672, B-253685, B-253686, Oct. 13, 1993
Lance Ordnance Co., B-246849, B-246952, Mar. 31, 1992
D. Exception 4: International Agreement
GAO
Goddard Industries, Inc., Comp. Gen. B-275643, Mar. 11, 1997
Pilkington Aerospace, Inc., Comp. Gen. B-260397, June 19, 1995
Electro Design Mfg., Inc., Comp. Gen. Dec. B-280953, Dec. 11, 1998
Kahn Indus., Inc., Comp. Gen. B-225491, Mar. 26, 1987
E. Exception 5: Authorized or Required by Statute
COFC
Fire-Trol Holdings, LLC. v. United States, 68 Fed. Cl. 281 (2005)
L-3 Communications EOTech, Inc. v. United States, 85 Fed. Cl. 667 (2009)
GAO
AshBritt Inc., B-297889, B-297889.2, Mar. 20, 2006.
Diversified Management Group, A Joint Venture, B-288443.2, Oct. 12, 2001
Hap Construction Inc., B-280044, Sept. 21, 1998
Bosco Contracting Inc., B-236969, Oct. 12, 1989
Defense Commissary – Request for Advance Decision, B-262047, Feb. 26, 1996
F. Exception 6: National Security
No reported cases.
G. Exception 7: Public Interest
COFC
Spherix, Inc. v. United States, 58 Fed. Cl. 351 (2003)
Northrop Grumman Corp. v. United States, 46 Fed. Cl. 622 (2000)
GAO
Asiel Enterprises, Inc., B-408315.2, Sept. 5, 2013
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, B-403471.3, Nov. 5, 2010
3. Contract Was Modified Beyond the Scope
COFC
Aircraft Charter Solutions, Inc. v. United States, 109 Fed. Cl. 398 (2013)
American Apparel, Inc. v. United States, 108 Fed. Cl. 11 (2012)
Chapman Law Firm Co. v. United States, 81 Fed. Cl. 323 (2008)
CWT/Alexander Travel Ltd. v. United States, 78 Fed. Cl. 486 (2007)
Cardinal Maintenance. Services, Inc. v. United States, 63 Fed. Cl. 98 (2004)
CESC Plaza Ltd. Partnership v. United States, 52 Fed. Cl. 91 (2002)
VMC Behavioral Healthcare Services, Div. of Vasquez Group, Inc. v. United States, 50 Fed. Cl. 328 (2001)
Northrop Grumman Corp. v. United States, 47 Fed. Cl. 20 (2000)
Phoenix Air Group, Inc. v. United States, 46 Fed. Cl. 90 (2000)
GAO
Cornische Aviation & Maintenance, LTD, B-405013.4, Jan. 25, 2013
Poly-Pacific Technologies, Inc., B-296029, June 1, 2005
WorldWide Language Resources, Inc., B-299315.7, B-299315.8, Aug. 12, 2010
Emergent BioSolutions Inc., B-402576, June 8, 2010
Overseas Lease Group, Inc., B-402111, Jan. 19, 2010
Sallie Mae, Inc., B-400486, Nov. 21, 2008
DOR Biodefense, Inc., Emergent BioSolutions, B-296358.3, B-296358.4, Jan. 31, 2006
Saltwater Inc.—Reconsideration and Costs, B-294121.3, B-294121.4, Feb. 8, 2005
Lyntronics Inc., B-292204, July 22, 2003
HG Properties A, LP, B-290416, B-2904162, July 25, 2002
Atlantic Coast Contracting, Inc., B-288969.4, June 21, 2002
Engineering & Professional Services, Inc., B-289331, Jan. 28, 2002
Paragon Systems, Inc., B-284694.2, July 5, 2000
Parmatic Filter Corporation, B-283645, B-283645.2, Dec. 20, 1999
Access Research Corporation, B-281807, Apr. 5, 1999
MCI Telecommunications Corporation, B-276659.2, Sept. 29, 1997
4. Reprocurement Contract Did Not Seek Competition
GAO
Colonial Press International, Inc., B-403632, Oct. 18, 2010
Derm-Buro, Inc., B-400558, Dec. 11, 2008
Essan Metallix Corporation, B-310357, Dec. 7, 2007
Montage, Inc., B-277923.2 Dec. 29, 1997
Colonial Press Int’l, Inc., B-403632, Oct. 18, 2010
Protest Grounds Based on the Government’s Description of the Requirement
1. Ambiguities in the Solicitation: Patent and Latent
CAFC
NVT Technologies, Inc. v. United States, 370 F.3d 1153 (Fed. Cir. 2004)
Stratos Mobile Networks USA, LLC v. United States, 213 F.3d 1375 (Fed. Cir. 2000)
COFC
J.C.N. Const., Inc. v. United States, 107 Fed. Cl. 503 (2012)
Guzar Mirbachakot Transp. v. United States, 104 Fed. Cl. 53 (2012)
Linc Gov’t Servs., LLC v. United States, 96 Fed. Cl. 672 (2010)
Overstreet Elec. Co., Inc. v. United States, 59 Fed. Cl. 99 (2003)
Metcalf Const. Co., Inc. v. United States, 53 Fed. Cl. 617 (2002)
J & H Reinforcing & Structural Erectors, Inc. v. United States, 50 Fed. Cl. 570 (2001)
GAO
Gartner Inc., B-408933.2, B-408933.3, Feb. 12, 2014
Miracle Systems, LLC, B-408947, Dec. 24, 2013
Government Acquisitions, Inc., PCi Tec, Inc., B-407877.2, B-407877.3, B-407877.4, Mar. 25, 2013
IAP-Hill, LLC, B-406289, B-406289.2, B-406289.3, Apr. 4, 2012
ArmorWorks Enterprises LLC, B-405450, Oct. 28, 2011
CWTSatoTravel, B-404479.2, Apr. 22, 2011
International Management Services, Inc., B-402645.2, Aug. 25, 2010
Woodcrest Ace Hardware-MSC Industrial Supply Company, B-401417.4, B-401417.5, July 12, 2010
B&S Transport, Inc., B-402695, July 9, 2010
National Services, Inc., B-400836.2, Mar. 11, 2009
The Boeing Company, B-311344 et al., June 18, 2008
Singleton Enterprises, B-298576, Oct. 30, 2006
CourtSmart Digital Systems, Inc., B-292995.8, Dec. 9, 2004
Deco Security Services, B-294516, Nov. 1, 2004
Input Solutions, Inc., B-294123, Aug. 31, 2004
Ashe Facility Services, Inc., B-292218.3, B-292218.4, Mar. 31, 2004
Alpha Marine Services, LLC, B-291721, B-291721.3, Mar. 5, 2003
C. Lawrence Construction Company, Inc., B-290709, Sept. 20, 2002
Ashland Sales and Service Company, B-291206, Dec. 5, 2002
Metcalf Construction Company, Inc., B-289100, Jan. 14, 2002
2. Improper Use of “Brand Name or Equal” Descriptions
COFC
Savantage Fin. Servs., Inc. v. United States, 81 Fed. Cl. 300 (2008)
GAO
Logistics Network, Inc., B-408995, Jan. 6, 2014
Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc., B-407223.2, Dec. 13, 2012
Sourcelinq, LLC, B-405907.2,B-405907.3,B-405907.4, Jan. 27, 2012
Nas/Corp-Telmah, Inc., B-405893, Jan. 10, 2012
ADM International, Inc., B-405854, Jan. 6, 2012
OnSite Sterilization, LLC, B-405395, Oct. 25, 2011
MEDI-e-ImageData Corporation, B-405164, Sept. 16, 2011
MediaNow, Inc., B-405067, June 28, 2011
California Industrial Facilities Resources, Inc., d/b/a CAMSS Shelters, B-403397.3, Mar. 21, 2011
Medfinity, LLC, B-403366.2, Oct. 28, 2010
Standard Heater Tube, Inc., B-403155, Sept. 24, 2010
Mid-America Taping & Reeling, Inc., d/b/a Mid-America Government Supply, B-403381, Sept. 15, 2010
IVI Corp., B-310766, Jan. 23, 2008
CAMSS Shelters, B-309784, B-309784.2, Oct. 19, 2007
American Government Marketing, Inc., B-294895, Nov. 22, 2004
American Floor Consultants & Installations, Inc., B-294934, B-294934.2, Dec. 16, 2004
GlaxoSmithKline, B-291822, Apr. 7, 2003
Elementar Americas, Inc., B-289115, Jan. 11, 2002
3. Defective or Inadequate Specifications
COFC
Qwest Government Services, Inc. v. United States, 112 Fed. Cl. 24 (2013)
State of N. Carolina Bus. Enterprises Program v. United States, 110 Fed. Cl. 354 (2013)
Masai Technologies Corp. v. United States, 79 Fed. Cl. 433 (2007)
GAO
Kingdomware Technologies, B-407628, Jan. 9, 2013
DNO Inc., B-406256,B-406256.2, Mar. 22, 2012
Katmai Information Technologies, LLC, B-406885, Sept. 20, 2012
InfraMap Corp., B-405167.6, Feb. 6, 2012
Pride Mobility Products Corporation, B-405371, Oct. 25, 2011
CWTSatoTravel, B-404479.2, Apr. 22, 2011
JRS Management, B-402650.2, June 25, 2010
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, B-400350, Sept. 22, 2008
Quantico Arms & Tactical Supply, Inc., B-400391, Sept. 19, 2008
AMS Group, B-299369, Apr. 12, 2007
Crane & Company, Inc., B-297398, Jan. 18, 2006
Shaw Environmental, Inc., B-297294, Dec. 2, 2005
Oregon Potato Company, B-294839, Dec. 27, 2004
Alion Science & Technology Corporation, B-294159, B-294159.2, Sept. 10, 2004
Research Analysis & Maintenance, Inc., Westar Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc., B-292587.4 et al., Nov. 17, 2003
AirTrak Travel, B-292101 et al., June 30, 2003
TN-KY Contractors, B-291997.2, May 5, 2003
Flight Safety International, B-290595, Aug. 2, 2002
Instrument Control Service, Inc., Science & Management Resources, B-289660, B-289660.2, Apr. 15, 2002
Crown Contract Services, B-288573, Oct. 31, 2001
4. Unduly Restrictive Specifications
CAFC
Savantage Financial Services, Inc. v. United States, 595 F.3d 1282, (Fed. Cir. 2010)
COFC
Charles H. Tompkins Co. v. United States, 43 Fed. Cl. 716 (1999)
GAO
Gov’t and Military Certification Systems, Inc., B-409420, Apr. 2, 2014
Air USA, Inc., B-409236, Feb. 14, 2014
Aljucar, Anvil-Incus & Co., B-408936, Jan. 2, 2014
Womack Machine Supply Co., B-407990, May 3, 2013
ASC Group, Inc., B-407136, Nov. 15, 2012
Richen Management, LLC, B-406750, B-406850, July 31, 2012
Maersk Line, Limited, B-406586, B-406586.2, June 29, 2012
Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc., B-406523, June 22, 2012
WingGate Travel, Inc., AirTrak Travel, and Alamo Travel Group, B-405007.9, Nov. 29, 2011
NCS Technologies, Inc., B-403435, Nov. 8, 2010
Total Health Resources, B-403209, Oct. 4, 2010
SMARTnet, Inc., B-400651.2, Jan. 27, 2009
Dellew Corporation, B-299408, May 1, 2007
Prisoner Transportation Services, LLC, V1 Aviation, LLC, AAR Aircraft Services, B-292179, B-292179.2, B-292179.3, June 27, 2003
BMAR & Associates, Inc., B-281664, Mar. 18, 1999
Technosource Information Systems, LLC, TrueTandem, LLC, B-405296, B-405296.2, B-405296.3, Oct. 17, 2011
Container Products Corporation, B-280603.2, Nov. 4, 1998
Kitco Defense, Inc., B-405510, Oct. 4, 2011
GlobaFone Inc., B-405238, Sept. 12, 2011
Helionix Systems, Inc., B-404905.2, May 26, 2011
5. Changed Requirements and Solicitation Amendments
COFC
DCMS-ISA, Inc. v. United States, 84 Fed. Cl. 501 (2008)
Geo-Seis Helicopters, Inc. v. United States, 79 Fed. Cl. 74 (2007)
EP Prods., Inc. v. United States, 63 Fed. Cl. 220 (2005) aff’d, 163 F. App’x 892 (Fed. Cir. 2006)
GAO
Infoshred LLC, B-407086, Oct. 26, 2012
MG Mako, Inc., B-404758, Apr. 28, 2011
Ocean Services, LLC, B-404690, Apr. 6, 2011
Global Computer Enterprises, Inc., Savantage Financial Services, Inc., B-404597, B-404597.2, B-404597.3, Mar 9, 2011
The S.M. Stoller Corporation, B-400937, B-400937.3, B-400937.4, Mar. 25, 2009
DBI Waste Systems, Inc., B-400687, B-400687.2, Jan. 12, 2009
Hart Security Limited, B-400796.2, Dec. 16, 2008
Murray-Benjamin Electric Company, L.P., B-400255, Aug. 7, 2008
ECI Defense Group, B-400177, B-400177.2, July 25, 2008
Engineered Electric Company d/b/a DRS Fermont, B-295126.4, June 14, 2007
Geo-Seis Helicopters, Inc., B-299175, B-299175.2, Mar. 5, 2007
Skyline ULTD, Inc., B-297800.3, Aug. 22, 2006
Space-Lok, Inc., B-297516, Jan. 25, 2006
Wiltex Inc., B-297234.2, B-297234.3, Dec. 27, 2005
Lifecare Management Partners, B-297078, B-297078.2, Nov. 21, 2005
AVLBooks.Com, Inc., B-295780, Mar. 28, 2005
Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Inc., Broadwing, B-295526, B-295526.2 et al., Mar. 16, 2005
Digital Technologies, Inc., B-291657.3, Nov. 18, 2004
Consolidated Engineering Services, Inc., B-293864.2, Oct. 25, 2004
American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics Company, B-293001, B-293020, Jan. 12, 2004
Protest Grounds Challenging the Government’s Exercise of Discretion or the Government’s Conduct of the Competition
1. Agency’s Commercial Item Determination
COFC
Precision Lift, Inc. v. United States, 83 Fed. Cl. 661 (2008)
Chant Eng’g Co., Inc. v. United States, 75 Fed. Cl. 62 (2007)
GAO
Voith Hydro, Inc., B-401244.2, B-401771, Nov. 13, 2009
Electronic Vision Access Solutions, B-401473, Aug. 25, 2009
Precision Lift, Inc., B-310540.4, June 26, 2008
Cerner Corporation, B-293093, B-293093.2, Feb. 2, 2004
NABCO, Inc., B-293027, B-293027.2, Jan. 15, 2004
SHABA Contracting, B-287430, June 18, 2001
Crescent Helicopters, B-284706 et al., May 30, 2000
CW Government Travel, Inc. d/b/a Carlson Wagonlit Travel, B-283408, B-283408.2, Nov. 17, 1999
2. Responsibility Determinations
CAFC
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc. v. United States, 297 F.3d 1358 (Fed. Cir. 2002)
Impresa Construzioni Geom. Domenico Garufi v. United States, 238 F.3d 1324 (Fed. Cir. 2001)
COFC
Afghan Am. Army Servs. Corp. v. United States, 106 Fed. Cl. 714 as supplemented, 106 Fed. Cl. 751 (2012)
Nilson Van & Storage, Inc. v. United States, 99 Fed. Cl. 408 (2011)
Watts-Healy Tibbitts A JV v. United States, 84 Fed. Cl. 253 (2008)
OSG Prod. Tankers LLC v. United States, 82 Fed. Cl. 570 (2008)
Precision Standard, Inc. v. United States, 69 Fed. Cl. 738 (2006)
Impresa Construzioni Geom. Domenico Garufi v. United States, 52 Fed. Cl. 421 (2002)
Impresa Construzioni Geom. Domenico Garufi v. United States, 44 Fed. Cl. 540 (1999)
GAO
B&B Medical Services, Inc., B-407113.3, B-407113.4, June 24, 2013
Colonial Press International, Inc., B-408031, B-408055, May 6, 2013
Supreme Foodservice GmbH, B-405400.6, B-405400.7, Mar. 27, 2013
Pernix-Serka LP, B-407656, B-407656.2, Jan. 18, 2013
USS Chartering, LLC, B-407601, Jan. 15, 2013
Coastal Environmental Group, Inc., B-407563, B-407563.3, B-407563.4, Jan. 14, 2013
MANCON, B-405663, Feb. 9, 2012
Orion Technology, Inc., B-405970, Jan. 13, 2012
Active Deployment Systems, Inc., B-404875, May 25, 2011
M. Erdal Kamisli Co. Ltd. (ERKA Co., Ltd.), B-403909.2, B-403909.4, Feb. 14, 2011
Bilfinger Berger AG Sede Secondaria Italiana, B-402496, May 13, 2010
Light-Pod, Inc., B-401739, B-401739.2, Nov. 12, 2009
ESCO Marine, Inc., B-401438, Sept. 4, 2009
Glenn Defense Marine-Asia PTE, Ltd., B-401480, Aug. 17, 2009
Melbourne Commerce, LLC, B-400049.2, Jan. 9, 2009
SourceLink Ohio, LLC, B-299258, Mar. 12, 2007
Alutiiq Global Solutions, B-299088, B-299088.2, Feb. 6, 2007
Gray Graphics Corporation, B-295421, Feb. 18, 2005
Transcontinental Enterprises, Inc., B-294765, Nov. 30, 2004
Daisung Company, B-294142, Aug. 20, 2004
Calian Technology (US) Ltd., B-284814, May 22, 2000
3. Negotiated Procurements: Tradeoff Process
CAFC
Glenn Def. Marine (ASIA), PTE Ltd. v. United States, 720 F.3d 901, 907 (Fed. Cir. 2013)
E.W. Bliss Co. v. U.S., 77 F.3d 445 (Fed. Cir. 1996)
GAO
Alliance Worldwide Distributing LLC, B-408491, Sept. 12, 2013
Trailboss Enterprises, Inc., B-407093, Nov. 6, 2012
IBM Corporation, U.S. Federal, B-406934, B-406934.2, B-406934.3, Oct. 3, 2012
DaeKee Global Co., B-402687.8, Jan. 3, 2012
NOVA Corporation, B-408046, B-408046.2, June 4, 2013
Nexant, Inc., B-407708, B-407708.2, Jan. 30, 2013
WingGate Travel, Inc., B-405007.14, Apr. 12, 2013
Kollsman Inc., B-402970, Oct. 15, 2012
Koontz Electric Company, Inc., B-407946, Apr. 5, 2013
J.R. Conkey & Associates, Inc. dba Solar Power Integrators, B-406024.4, Aug. 22, 2012
MVM, Inc., B-407779, B-407779.2, Feb. 21, 2013
Clark/Foulger-Pratt JV, B-406627, B-406627.2 July 23, 2012
Crockett Facilities Services, Inc., B-406558.3, Dec. 13, 2012
One Largo Metro LLC, Metroview Development Holdings, LLC, King Farm Associates, LLC, B-404896 et al., June 20, 2011
Native Resource-Rowe Joint Venture, B-406880, Sept. 13, 2012
CIGNA Government Services, LLC, B-401062.2, B-401062.3, May 6, 2009
Native Resource-Rowe Joint Venture, B-406880, Sept. 13, 2012
West Construction, Inc., B-406511, June 15, 2012
T-C Transcription, Inc., B-401470, Sept. 16, 2009
National Government Services, Inc., B-401063.2, B-401063.3, B-401063.4, Jan. 30, 2012
4. Competitive Range
COFC
Hyperion, Inc. v. United States, 92 Fed. Cl. 114 (2010)
L-3 Commc’ns EOTech, Inc. v. United States, 83 Fed. Cl. 643 (2008)
Info. Sciences Corp. v. United States, 80 Fed. Cl. 759 (2008)
GAO
Kaseman, LLC, B-407797, B-407797.2, Feb. 22, 2013
CeReTechs Ltd., B-406873.3, Sept. 25, 2012
Beyel Brothers, Inc., B-406640,B-406640.2, July 18, 2012
Arc-Tech, Inc., B-400325.3, Feb. 19, 2009
Cambridge Systems, Inc., B-400680, B-400680.3, Jan. 8, 2009
Lakeside Escrow & Title Agency, Inc., B-310331.3, Jan. 7, 2008
Global, A 1st Flagship Company, B-297235, B-297235.2, Dec. 27, 2005
Grove Resource Solutions, Inc., B-296228, B-296228.2, July 1, 2005
JAVIS Automation & Engineering, Inc., B-293235.6, Apr. 29, 2004
Computer & Hi-Tech Management, Inc., B-293235.4, Mar. 2, 2004i
5. Evaluation in Strict Accordance with the Solicitation
COFC
Contracting, Consulting, Eng’g LLC v. United States, 104 Fed. Cl. 334 (2012)
NEQ, LLC v. United States, 88 Fed. Cl. 38 (2009)
Naplesyacht.com, Inc. v. United States, 60 Fed. Cl. 459 (2004)
GAO
Nuclear Production Partners LLC, Integrated Nuclear Production Solutions LLC, B-407948 et al., Apr. 29, 2013
Caduceus Healthcare, Inc., B-407791, Feb. 21, 2013
Colt Defense, LLC, B-406696, July 24, 2012
Rocamar Engineering Services, Inc., B-406514, June 20, 2012
Y&K Maintenance, Inc., B-405310.6, Feb. 2, 2012
PMO Partnership Joint Venture, B-403214, B-403214.2, Oct. 12, 2010
APEX-MBM, JV, B-405107.3, Oct. 3, 2011
DSS Healthcare Solutions, LLC, B-403713.3, June 22, 2011
Mission Essential Personnel, LLC, B-404218.2, B-404218.3, June 14, 2011
Wood Cuts, B-403960.3, May 19, 2011
IBM Global Business Services, B-404498,B-404498.2, Feb. 23, 2011
Retail Clean Management Systems, B-403651, B-403651.2, Nov. 18, 2010
TrailBlazer Health Enterprises, LLC, B-402751, B-402751.2, July 20, 2010
Wackenhut Services, Inc., B-402550.2, June 7, 2010
T-C Transcription, Inc., B-401470, Sept. 16, 2009
Master Lock Company, LLC, B-309982.3, Dec. 10, 2008
New Jersey & H Street, LLC, B-311314.3, June 30, 2008
Master Lock Company, LLC, B-309982.2, June 24, 2008
The Boeing Company, B-311344 et al., June 18, 2008
Consolidated Engineering Services, Inc., B-311313, June 10, 2008
6. Evaluation Team
COFC
The Huntsville Times Co. Inc. v. United States and Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc., 98 Fed. Cl. 100 (2011)
USfalcon, Inc. v. United States, 92 Fed. Cl. 436 (2010)
GAO
Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems, Inc., B-400219, Sept. 8, 2008
IMLCORP LLC, Wattre Corporation, B-310582 et al., Sept. 17, 2008
W R Systems, Ltd., B-287477, B-287477.3 June 29, 2001
SOS Interpreting, Ltd., B-287505, June 12, 2001
7. Relative Importance of Factors and Subfactors in a Solicitation
CAFC
Banknote Corporation of America, Inc. and Guilford Gravure, Inc., v. United States, 365 F.3d 1345 (Fed. Cir. 2004)
COFC
Femme Comp Inc., Technical and Project Engineering, LLC, L-3 Services, Inc., Data Systems Analysts, Inc., and Bearingpoint, Inc., v. United States, 83 Fed. Cl. 704 (2010)
Banknote Corporation of America, Inc., and Guilford Gravure, Inc., v. United States, 56 Fed. Cl. 377 (2003)
GAO
PCCP Constructors, JV; Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation, B-405036 et al., Aug. 4, 2011
PWC Logistics Services Company, B-400660, Jan. 6, 2009
Helicopter Transport Services LLC, Inc., B-400295, B-400295.2, Sept. 29, 2008
RCL Components, Inc., B-400175, Aug. 19, 2008
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., B-297553, Feb. 15, 2006
Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems, Inc., B-400219, Sept. 8, 2008
Locus Technology, Inc., B-293012, Jan. 16, 2004
Finlen Complex, Inc., B-288280, Oct. 10, 2001
Lloyd H. Kessler, Inc., B-284693, May 24, 2000
Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems, Inc., B-400219, Sept. 8, 2008
8. Past Performance
A. Past Performance Generally
COFC
J.C.N. Construction Company, v. United States, and Patel Construction Company, Inc., 60 Fed. Cl. 400 (2004)
BayFirst Solutions, LLC, v. United States and Veteran Solutions, Inc., 102 Fed. Cl. 677 (2012)
GAO
Industrial Construction & Trading Company, B-403849, Dec. 13, 2010
Shaw Parsons Infrastructure Recovery Consultants, B-403849, Dec. 13, 2010
Precision Mold & Tool, B-403849, Dec. 13, 2010
Master Lock Company, LLC, B-309982.2, June 24, 2008
Guam Shipyard, B-311321, B-311321.2, June 9, 2008
Frontier Systems Integrators, LLC, B-298872.3, Feb. 28, 2007
Dellew Corporation, B-298872.3, Feb. 28, 2007
Sayres & Associates, B-295946, B-295946.2, Apr. 25, 2005
Williamson County Ambulance Service, Inc., B-2938111.5, B-2938111.6, B-2938111.7, Dec. 15, 2007
American Guard Services, Inc., B-294359, Nov. 4, 2004
The Staten Island Hotel, B-292893.3, Aug. 6, 2004
B. Subground 1: Improper Evaluation of Relevance of Past Work
COFC
Plasan North America, Inc. v. United States, 109 Fed. Cl. 561 (2013)
Tech Systems, Inc., v. United States, 98 Fed. Cl. 228 (2011)
Patriot Taxiway Indus., Inc. v. United States, 98 Fed. Cl. 575 (2011)
DCS Corporation v. U. S. and SURVICE Engineering Corp, 96 Fed. Cl. 167 (2010)
Bannum, Inc. v. United States, 91 Fed. Cl. 160, (2009)
Lumetra v. United States, 84 Fed. Cl. 542 (2008)
Data Mgmt. Servs. Joint Venture v. United States, 78 Fed. Cl. 366 (2007)
GAO
A&D General Contracting, Inc., B-409296, Feb. 24, 2014.
Triad International Maintenance Corporation, B-408374, Sept. 5, 2013
Insect Shield Manufacturing, LLC, B-408067.3, Aug. 8, 2013
Advanced Computer Concepts, B-408084, May 30, 2013
Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc., B-407159.4, May 3, 2013
American Apparel, Inc., B-407399.2, Apr. 30, 2013
FN Manufacturing LLC, B-407936, Aug. 6, 2013
General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., B-407057, Oct. 12, 2012
Building Solutions, Inc., B-406894.2, Sept. 24, 2012
NSR Solutions, Inc., B-406894, Sept. 20, 2012
Landscapes, Inc., B-406835, Sept. 10, 2012
Supreme Foodservice GmbH, B-405400.3, B-405400.4, B-405400.5 Aug. 6, 2012
Earth Resources Technology, Inc., B-406659, July 6, 2012
The Emergence Group, B-404844.7, Feb. 29, 2012
Niksoft Systems Corp., B-406179, Feb. 29, 2012
C. Subground 2: Improper Evaluation of Key Personnel, Predecessor Companies, Subcontractors, or Teams
COFC
Lumetra v. United States, 48 Fed. Cl. 742 (2001)
GAO
Ma-Chis Kawv V, LLC, B-409344, Mar. 20, 2014
Hughes Group Solutions, B-408781.2, Mar. 5, 2014
Iyabak Construction, LLC, B-409196, Feb. 6, 2014
Tista Science and Technology Corporation, Inc., B-408175.4, Dec. 30, 2013
IAP World Services, Inc.; EMCOR Government Services, B-407917.2 et al., July 10, 2013
Savvee Consulting, Inc., B-408623, B-408623.2, Nov. 8, 2013
Harbor Services, Inc., B-408325, Aug. 23, 2013
Contracting, Consulting, Engineering, LLC, B-405732.4, B-405732.6, B-405732.7, Feb. 2, 2012
Sevatec, Inc., B-406784, Aug. 23, 2012
Hydrogeologic, Inc., B-406635 et al., July 25, 2012
Cigna Government Services, LLC, B-401062.2, B-401062.3, May 6, 2009
Powersolv, Inc., B-402534, B-502534.2, June 1, 2010
Brican Inc., B-402602, June 17, 2010
Health Net Federal Services, LLC, B-401652.3, B-401652.5, Nov. 4, 2009
Ahtna Support and Training Services, LLC, B-400947.2, May 15, 2009
D. Subground 3: Neutral Ratings for Lack of Past Performance
GAO
Y&K Maintenance, Inc., B-405310.2, Oct. 17, 2011
O’Gara Training and Services, LLC, B-404910.2, July 28, 2011
Bering Straits Technical Services, LLC, B-401560.3, B-401560.4, Oct. 7, 2009
Herley Industries, Inc., B-400736.2, Jan. 15, 2009
TVI Corporation, B-297849, Apr. 19, 2006
American Floor Consultants, B-294530.7, June 15, 2006
Greater Pacific Aquatics, B-297654, Feb. 2, 2006
FR Countermeasures, Inc., B-295375, Feb. 10, 2005
The MIL Corporation, B-294836, Dec. 30, 2004
MW-All Star Joint Venture, B-291170.4, Aug. 4, 2003
Symtech Corporation, B-289332, Feb. 19, 2002
E. Subground 4: Improper Evaluation of Adverse Information
COFC
Cubic Defense Systems, Inc., 45 Fed. Cl. 450 (1999)
GAO
Professional Performance Development Group, Inc., B-408925, Dec. 31, 2013
Arcus Properties, LLC, B-406189, Mar. 7, 2012
Sikorsky Aircraft Company; Lockheed Martin Systems, B-299145.4, Mar. 29, 2007
General Dynamics-Ordnance & Tactical Systems, B-295987, B-295987.2 May 20, 2005
Hanley Industries, Inc., B-295318, Feb. 2, 2005
Cooley/Engineered Membranes; GTA Containers, Inc., B-294896.2, B-294896.3, B-294896.4, Jan. 21, 2005
Exelon Services Federal Group, Inc., B-291934, Apr. 23, 2003
F. Subground 5: Disparate Treatment
COFC
Bayfirst Solutions, LLC v. U.S., 104 Fed.Cl. 493 (2012).
Patriot Taxiway Indus., Inc. v. United States, 98 Fed. Cl. 575 (2011)
GAO
Innovative Builders, Inc., B-402507.2, Sept. 15, 2010
Brican Inc., B-402602, June 17, 2010
Bering Straits Technical Services, LLC, B-401560.3, B-401560.4, Oct. 7, 2009
Ahtna Support and Training Services, LLC, B-400947.2, May 15, 2009
FR Countermeasures, Inc., B-295375, Feb. 10, 2005
Ashe Facility Services, Inc., B-292218.3, B-292218.4, Mar. 31, 2004
G. Subground 6: Government Did Not Seek Enough Information
GAO
Guam Shipyard, B-311321, B-311321.2, June 9, 2008.
Williamson County Ambulance Service, Inc., B-2938111.5, B-2938111.6, B-2938111.7, Dec. 15, 2007
Propper International, Inc., B-297950.3, B-297950.4, B-297950.5, Mar. 19, 2007.
Sayres & Associates Corporation, B-295946, B-295946.2, Apr. 25, 2005.
MCS of Tampa, Inc., B-288271.5, Feb. 8, 2002.
OSI Collection Services, Inc., B-286597.3 et al., June 12, 2001.
Lynwood Machine & Engineering, Inc., B-285696 et al., June 12, 2001.
H. Subground 7: Ignoring Information That Is “Too Close at Hand”
COFC
Vanguard Recovery Assistance v. United States, 101 Fed. Cl. 765 (2011)
Seattle Sec. Servs., Inc. v. United States, 45 Fed. Cl. 560 (2000)
GAO
Triad International Maintenance Corporation, B-408374, Sept. 5, 2013
FN Manufacturing, LLC, B-407936, B-407936.2, B-407936.3, Apr. 19, 2013
Great Lakes Towing Company dba Great Lakes Shipyard, B-408210, June 26, 2013
Bilfinger Berger Government Services GmbH,, B-402944, Aug. 19, 2010
Keystone Sealift Servs, Inc., B-401526.3, Apr. 13, 2010
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc., B-402345, Mar. 16, 2010
Shaw-Parsons Infrastructure Recovery Consultants, LLC; Vanguard Recovery Assistance, Joint Venture, B-401679.4 et al., Mar. 10, 2010
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc., B-310136, Nov. 26, 2007
International Business Systems, Inc., B-275554, Mar. 3, 1997
9. Proposals Submitted Late
COFC
Insight Sys. Corp. v. United States, 110 Fed. Cl. 564 (2013)
Elec. On-Ramp, Inc. v. United States, 104 Fed. Cl. 151 (2012)
Laboratory Corporation of America v. United States, 107 Fed. Cl. 734 (2012)
Castle-Rose, Inc. v. United States, 99 Fed. Cl. 517 (2011)
Argencord Mach. & Equip., Inc. v. United States, 68 Fed. Cl. 167 (Fed, Cl. 2005)
Watterson Const. Co. v. United States, 98 Fed. Cl. 84 (2011)
GAO
RDT-Semper Tek, JV, LLC, B-408811, Dec. 9, 2013
Philips Healthcare Informatics, B-405382.2, B-405382.3, B-405382.4, May 14, 2012.
NCI Information Systems, Inc., B-405745, Dec. 14, 2011.
Associated Fabricators & Constructors, Inc., B-405872, Dec. 14, 2011.
ERC, Inc., B-405563, Nov. 18, 2011.
CCSC, Inc., B-404802.3, July 18, 2011.
SafeGuard Services, LLC, B-404910, June 28, 2011.
Lani Eko & Company, CPAs, PLLC, B-404863, June 6, 2011.
Noble Supply and Logistics, B-404731, Mar. 4, 2011.
U.S. Aerospace, Inc., B-403464, B-403464.2, Oct. 6, 2010.
M. Braun, Inc., B-298935.2, May 21, 2007.
DJW Consulting, LLC, B-408846.3: Dec. 18, 2013
MOWA Barlovento, LLC-JV, B-408445: Sept. 12, 2013
International Code Council, B-409146, Jan. 8, 2014
RDT-Semper Tek JV, LLC, B-408811, Dec. 9, 2013
JV Derichebourg-BMAR & Associates, LLC, B-408777, Nov. 20, 2013
Associated Fabricators & Constructors, Inc., B-405872, Dec. 14, 2011
ERC Inc., B-405563, Nov. 18, 2011
CCSC, Inc., B-404802.3, July 18, 2011
Lani Eko & Company, CPAs, B-404863, PLLC, June 6, 2011
10. Material Misrepresentation: Bait and Switch
COFC
GTA Containers, Inc. v. United States, 103 Fed. Cl. 471 (2012)
Phoenix Mgmt., Inc. v. United States, 107 Fed. Cl. 58 (2012)
Fulcra Worldwide, LLC v. United States, 97 Fed. Cl. 523 (2011)
L-3 Global Communications Solutions, Inc. v. United States, 82 Fed. Cl. 604 (2008)
Protection Strategies, Inc. v. United States, 76 Fed. Cl. 225 (2007)
GAO
Custom Pak, Inc.; M-Pak, Inc., B-409308, B-409308.2, B-409308.3, B-409308.4: Mar. 4, 2014
Network Innovations, Inc., B-408382, B-408382.2, Sept. 4, 2013
Dorado Services, Inc., B-408075, B-408075.2, June 14, 2013
Maritime Institute Inc., B-407254, Nov. 20, 2012
TransAtlantic Lines, LLC, B-401825, Nov. 23, 2009
Engineering Management & Integration, Inc., B-400356.4; B-400356.5, May 21, 2009
Native American Industrial Distributors, Inc., B-310737.3; B-310737.4; B-310737.5, Apr. 15, 2008
D&J Enterprises, Inc., B-310442, Dec. 13, 2007
STG, Inc., B-298543; B-298543.3, Oct. 30, 2006
WorldWide Language Resources, Inc., B-297210; B-297210.2; B-297210.3, Nov. 28, 2005
Johnson Controls Security Systems, B-296490; B-296490.2, Aug. 29, 2005
Patriot Contract Services—Advisory Opinion, B-294777.3, May 11, 2005
AdapTech General Scientific, LLC, B-293867, June 4, 2004
The Arora Group, B-293102, Feb. 2, 2004
ACS Government Services, Inc., B-293014, Jan. 20, 2004
U.S. Facilities, Inc., B-293029; B-293029.2, Jan. 16, 2004
11. Unacceptable or Noncompliant Proposals
COFC
Furniture by Thurston v. United States, 103 Fed. Cl. 505 (2012).
L-3 Global Commc’ns Solutions, Inc. v. United States, 82 Fed. Cl. 604 (2008).
GAO
Motorola Solutions, Inc., B-409148, B-409148.2, Jan. 28, 2014
Concept Analysis and Integration, LLC, B-406638.3, Mar. 29, 2013.
Bahrain Telecommunications Company, B.S.C., B-407682.2, B-407682.3, Jan. 28, 2013.
General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc., B-406965, B-406965.2, Oct. 9, 2012
Global Automotive, Inc., B-406828, Aug. 3, 2012.
CHE Consulting, Inc., B-406639, June 28, 2012
Silicon Ro Foundation, B-406304, Mar. 9, 2012
OER Services, LLC, B-405273, Oct. 7, 2011
JRS Management, B-405361; B-405361.2; B-405361.3, Oct. 3, 2011
Orion Technology, Inc., B-405077, Aug. 12, 2011
AC4S, Inc., B-404811.2, May 25, 2011
Solers, Inc., B-404032.3, B-404032.4, Apr. 6, 2011.
Douglass Colony/Kenny Solar, JV, B-402649, June 17, 2010.
Freedom Scientific, Inc., B-401173.3, May 4, 2010.
Sletten Companies/Sletten Construction Company, B-402422, Apr. 21, 2010
Boss Construction, Inc., B-402143.2, B-402143.3, Feb. 19, 2010
Manthos Engineering, LLC, B-401751, Oct. 16, 2009
Northern Light Productions, B-297084, June 1, 2009
Spectrum Systems, Inc., B-401130, May 13, 2009
Port of Bellingham, B-401837, Dec. 2, 2009
12. Preference for Sealed Bidding over Negotiated Procurements
CAFC
Weeks Marine, Inc. v. United States, 575 F.3d 1352 (Fed. Cir. 2009)
COFC
Weeks Marine, Inc. v. United States, 79 Fed. Cl. 22 (2007)
GAO
Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., B-310902, Mar. 3, 2008
TLT Construction Corporation, B-286226, Nov. 7, 2000
Protest Grounds Based on the Communications Between the Government and Offerors
1. Clarifications
CAFC
Allied Tech. Grp., Inc. v. United States, 649 F.3d 1320 (Fed. Cir. 2011)
Info. Tech. & Applications Corp. v. United States, 316 F.3d 1312 (Fed. Cir. 2003)
COFC
G4S Technology CW LLC v. United States, 109 Fed. Cl. 708 (2013)
Info. Tech. & Applications Corp. v. United States, 51 Fed. Cl. 340 (2001)
GAO
FPM Remediations, Inc., B-407933.2, Apr. 22, 2013
Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., B-406998, B-406998.2, Oct. 16, 2012
PN&A, Inc., B-406368, Apr. 23, 2012
CH2M Hill Antarctic Support, Inc., B-406325, B-406325.2, B-406325.3, Apr. 18, 2012
L-3 Services, Inc., B-406292, Apr. 2, 2012
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., B-405993,B-405993.2, Jan. 19, 2012
Analytic Services, Inc., B-405737, Dec. 28, 2011
Mission1st Group, Inc., B-404811.3, B-404811.6, June 2, 2011
International Medical Corps, B-403688, Dec. 6, 2010
Kiewit Louisiana Company, B-403736, Oct. 14, 2010
Allied Technology Group, Inc., B-402135, B-402135.2, Jan. 21, 2010
The Analysis Group, LLC, B-401726, B-401726.2, Nov. 13, 2009
Kuhana-Spectrum Joint Venture, LLC, B-400803, B-400803.2, Jan. 29, 2009
Colson Services Corporation, B-310971, B-310971.2, B-310971.3, Mar. 21, 2008
Silynx Communications, Inc., B-310667, B-310667.2, Jan. 23, 2008
Central Texas College, B-309947, Oct. 12, 2007
INDUS Technology, Inc., B-297800.13, June 25, 2007
Synectic Solutions, Inc., B-299086, Feb. 7, 2007
Bannum, Inc., B-298281.2, Oct. 16, 2006
National Beef Packing Company, B-296534, Sept. 1, 2005
2. Discussions
COFC
Ceres Envtl. Servs., Inc. v. United States, 97 Fed. Cl. 277 (2011)
Ceres Gulf, Inc. v. United States, 94 Fed. Cl. 303 (2010)
Structural Associates, Inc./Comfort Sys. USA (Syracuse) Joint Venture v. United States, 89 Fed. Cl. 735 (2009)
Kerr Contractors, Inc. v. United States, 89 Fed. Cl. 312 (2009) aff’d, 374 F. App’x 979 (Fed. Cir. 2010)
AshBritt, Inc. v. United States, 87 Fed. Cl. 344 opinion clarified, 87 Fed. Cl. 654 (2009)
Acad. Facilities Mgmt. v. United States, 87 Fed. Cl. 441 (2009)
Consol. Eng’g Servs., Inc. v. United States, 64 Fed. Cl. 617 (2005)
Gentex Corp. v. United States, 58 Fed. Cl. 634 (2003)
Griffy’s Landscape Maint. LLC v. United States, 51 Fed. Cl. 667 (2001)
WorldTravelService v. United States, 49 Fed. Cl. 431 (2001)
Dynacs Eng’g Co., Inc. v. United States, 48 Fed. Cl. 614 (2001)
SDS Int’l v. United States, 48 Fed. Cl. 759 (2001)
Ryder Move Mgmt., Inc. v. United States, 48 Fed. Cl. 380 (2001)
Biospherics, Inc. v. United States, 48 Fed. Cl. 1 (2000)
Cubic Def. Sys., Inc. v. United States, 45 Fed. Cl. 239 (1999)
Acra, Inc. v. United States, 44 Fed. Cl. 288 (1999)
Advanced Data Concepts, Inc. v. United States, 43 Fed. Cl. 410 (1999)
DGS Contract Serv., Inc. v. United States, 43 Fed. Cl. 227 (1999)
GAO
Nexant, Inc., B-407708, B-407708.2, Jan. 30, 2013
Walsh Investors, LLC, B-407717, B-407717.2, Jan. 28, 2013
Mission Essential Personnel, LLC, B-407474, B-407493, Jan. 7, 2013
EMR, Inc., B-406625, July 17, 2012
KPMG LLP, B-406409, B-406409.2, B-406409.3, B-406409.4, May 21, 2012
Unisys Corporation, B-406326, B-406326.2, B-406326.3, Apr. 18, 2012
General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., B-406059.2, Mar. 30, 2012
Standard Communications, Inc., B-406021, Jan. 24, 2012
SeKON Enterprise, Inc., Signature Consulting Group, B-405921, B-405921.2, Jan. 17, 2012
L-3 STRATIS, B-404865, June 8, 2011
Metropolitan Interpreters and Translators, Inc., B-403912.4 et al., May 31, 2011
Martin Electronics, Inc., AMTEC Corporation, B-404197 et al.,, Jan. 19, 2011
ACS Federal Solutions, LLC, B-404129, Jan. 7, 2011
ITW Military GSE, B-403866.3, Dec. 7, 2010
Sabre Systems, Inc., B-402040.2, B-402040.3, June 1, 2010
Ewing Construction Co., Inc., B-401887.3, B-401887.4, Apr. 26, 2010
Cahaba Safeguard Administrators, LLC, B-401842.2, Jan. 25, 2010
AINS, Inc., B-400760.4, B-400760.5, Jan. 19, 2010
Clark/Caddell Joint Venture, B-402055, Jan. 7, 2010
TMM Investments, Ltd., B-402016, Dec. 23, 2009
Protest Grounds Based on Pricing Issues
1. Buying-in or Below-Cost Prices
COFC
CC Distributors, Inc. v. United States, 65 Fed. Cl. 813 (2005)
GAO
AllWorld Language Consultants, Inc., B-298831, Dec. 14, 2006
Sealift, Inc., B-298588, Oct. 13, 2006
PHT Corporation, B-297313, Dec. 8, 2005
Government Contracts Consultants, B-294335, Sept. 22, 2004
The Refinishing Touch, B-293562, B-293562.2, B-293562.3, Apr. 15, 2004
SatoTravel, B-287655, July 5, 2001
GTSI Corporation, B-286979, Mar. 22, 2001
N&N Travel & Tours, Inc., B-283731.2, Dec. 21, 1999
2. Price or Cost Evaluation
GAO
Herman Miller, Inc., B-407028, Oct. 19, 2012.
I.M. Systems Group, B-404583, B-404583.2, B-404583.3, Feb. 25, 2011.
Coastal Environments, Inc., B-401889, Dec. 18, 2009.
Meridian Management Corporation, B-285127, July 19, 2000.
ACCESS Systems, Inc., B-400623.3, Mar. 4, 2009
The MIL Corporation, B-294836, Dec. 30, 2004
Locus Technology, Inc., B-293012, Jan. 16, 2004
A&D Fire Protection Inc., B-288852, Dec. 12, 2001
Beacon Auto Parts, B-287483, June 13, 2001
Meridian Management Corporation, B-285127, July 19, 2000
Columbia Research Corporation, B-284157, Feb. 28, 2000
3. Price Reasonableness and Price Realism
CAFC
Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc. - Birmingham v. United States, 586 F.3d 1372 (Fed. Cir. 2009)
COFC
Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc., v. United States, 110 Fed. Cl. 48 (2013)
D & S Consultants, Inc. v. United States, 101 Fed. Cl. 23 (2011).
Patriot Taxiway Indus., Inc. v. United States, 98 Fed. Cl. 575 (2011)
Serco, Inc. v. United States, 81 Fed. Cl. 463 (2008)
GAO
Solers Inc., B-409079, B-409079.2: Jan. 27, 2014
CACI Technologies, Inc., B-409147, B-409147.2, Jan. 27, 2014
AMEC Programs, Inc; Bechtel National, Inc., B-408708, B-408708.2, Dec. 4, 2013
Labatt Food Service, LP, B-408790, Nov. 25, 2013
AXIS Management Group LLC B-408575, Nov. 13, 2013
Black & Veatch Special Projects Corporation B-408607, Nov. 6, 2013
Optex Systems, Inc., B-408591, Oct. 30, 2013.
IBM-U.S. Federal, B-407073.3, B-407073.4, B-407073.5, B-407073.6, June 6, 2013
Esegur-Empresa de Seguranca, SA B-407947, B-407947.2, Apr. 26, 2013
Wyle Laboratories, Inc., B-407784, Feb. 19, 2013.
Noridian Administrative Services, LLC, B-401068.13, Jan. 16, 2013.
Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc., B-407234, B-407234.2, Nov. 30, 2012.
AT&T Systems, Inc., B-407152, Nov. 16, 2012.
Global Protection Group, B-407221, Nov. 26, 2012
Emergint Technologies, Inc., B-407006, Oct. 18, 2012
Oklahoma State University, B-406865, Sept. 12, 2012
Resource Ltd., B-406492, B-406492.2, June 6, 2012
Vizada, Inc., B-405251, B-405251.2, B-405251.3, Oct. 5, 2011
Systems Technologies, Inc., B-404985, B-405985.2, July 20, 2011
Analytic Strategies, B-404840, May 5, 2011
Protest Grounds Based on Small Business Issues
1. Bundling and Consolidation
COFC
Tyler Construction. Group v. United States, 83 Fed. Cl. 94 (2008)
Spherix, Inc. v. United States, 62 Fed. Cl. 497 (2004)
GAO
Star Food Service, Inc., B-408535, Nov. 1, 2013
Major Contracting Services, Inc., B-406980, Oct. 10, 2012
CYIOS, Inc., B-402728.3, July 13, 2012
Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc., B-406523, June 22, 2012
BlueStar Energy Solutions, B-405690, Dec. 12, 2011
Vox Optima, LLC, B-400451, Nov. 12, 2008
Nautical Engineering, Inc., B-309955, Nov. 7, 2007
Outdoor Venture Corporation, Applied Companies, B-299675, B-299676, July 19, 2007
Sigmatech, Inc., B-296401, Aug. 10, 2005
B. H. Aircraft Company, Inc., B-295399.2, July 25, 2005
Health & Human Services Group, B-294703, Dec. 15, 2004
Reedsport Machine & Fabrication, B-293110.2, B-293556, Apr. 13, 2004
AirTrak Travel et al., B-292101 et al., June 30, 2003
EDPEnterprises, Inc., B-284533.6, May 19, 2003
USA Information Systems, Inc., B-291417, Dec. 30, 2002
TRS Research, B-290644, Sept. 13, 2002
Vantex Service Corporation, B-290415, Aug. 8, 2002
Phoenix Scientific Corporation, B-286817, Feb. 22, 2001
MCS Management, Inc., B-285813, B-285882, Oct. 11, 2000
N&N Travel & Tours, Inc., BCM Travel & Tours, Manassas Travel, Inc., B-285164.2, B-285164.3, Aug. 31, 2000
2. Limitations on Subcontracting
CAFC
Centech Group, Inc. v. United States, 554 F.3d 1029 (Fed. Cir. 2009)
COFC
Hyperion, Inc., v. United States, No. 13-1012C, Apr. 17, 2014
Sealift, Inc. v. United States, 82 Fed. Cl. 527 (2008)
Centech Group, Inc. v. United States, 79 Fed. Cl. 562 (2007)
Chapman Law Firm v. United States, 63 Fed. Cl. 519 (2005)
GAO
SumCo Eco-Contracting LLC, B-409434, B-409434.2, Apr. 15, 2014
EcoAnalysts, Inc., B-406233, Mar. 19, 2012
Addx Corporation, B-404888, May 4, 2011
Chant Engineering Company, Inc., B-402054, Dec. 29, 2009
TFab Manufacturing, LLC, B-401190, June 18, 2009
TYBRIN Corporation, B-298364.6, B-298364.7, Mar. 13, 2007
Raloid Corporation, B-297176, Nov. 10, 2005
Superior Optical Labs, Inc., Diversified Ophthalmics, Inc., B-294662, B-294662.2, Dec. 9, 2004
Integration Technologies Group, Inc., B-291657, Feb. 13, 2003
KIRA Inc., B-287573.4, B-287573.5, Aug. 29, 2001
Symtech Corporation, B-285358, Aug. 21, 2000
Coffman Specialties, Inc., B-284546, B-284546.2, May 10, 2000
EAA Capital Company, LLC, B-282377.2, June 23, 1999
North State Resources, Inc., B-282140, June 7, 1999
3. HUBZone Contracting Procedures
COFC
Aquaterra Contracting, Inc. v. United States, 113 Fed. Cl. 644 (2013)
RCD Cleaning Services, Inc. v. United States, 97 Fed. Cl. 582 (2011)
Mission Critical Solutions v. United States, 96 Fed. Cl. 657 (2011)
DGR Associates, Inc. v. United States, 94 Fed. Cl. 189 (2010)
Mission Critical Solutions v. United States, 91 Fed. Cl. 386 (2010)
Mark Dunning Indus., Inc. v. United States, 60 Fed. Cl. 687 (2004)
Delaney Const. Corp. v. United States, 56 Fed. Cl. 470 (2003)
GAO
General Services Administration–Reconsideration, B-406040.2, Oct. 24, 2012
Tennier Industries, Inc., B-403946.2, June 29, 2012
The Argos Group, LLC, B-406040, Jan. 24, 2012
Explo Systems, Inc., B-404952, B-404952.2, July 8, 2011
Family Entertainment Services, Inc., B-401693, B-401693.2, Oct. 20, 2009
Small Business Administration–Reconsideration, B-401057.2, July 6, 2009
Rice Services, Inc., B-403746, Sept. 16, 2010
FPM Remediations, Inc., B-401017.2, Apr. 16, 2009
Rice Services, Inc., B-402966.2, Sept.16, 2010
Ashland Sales and Service Company/Macon Garment Inc., a Joint Venture, B-400466, Oct. 23, 2008
DGR Associates, Inc., B-402494, May 14, 2010
Goel Services, Inc., B-310822.2, May 23, 2008
Mission Critical Solutions, B-401057, May 4, 2009
Shirlington Limousine & Transport, Inc., B-299241, Mar. 13, 2007
International Program Group, Inc., B-400278, B-400308, Sept. 19, 2008
Metro Home Medical Supply, Inc., B-297262, Dec. 8, 2005
USA Fabrics, Inc., B-295737, B-295737.2, Apr. 19, 2005
The Atlantic Company of America, Inc., B-293974, July 1, 2004
SWR, Inc., B-294266, Oct. 6, 2004
Blue Rock Structures, Inc., B-293134, Feb. 6, 2004
4. Certificate of Competency
COFC
Manus Med., LLC v. United States, 14-26C, (Fed. Cl. Mar. 10, 2014)
GAO
Zolon Tech, Inc., B-299904.2, Sept. 18, 2007
Construct Solutions, Inc., B-405288, B-405288.2, Oct. 11, 2011
Capitol CREAG LLC, B-294958.4, Jan. 31, 2005
J.A. Farrington Janitorial Services, B-296875, Oct. 18, 2005
Tenderfoot Sock Company, Inc., B-293088.2, July 30, 2004
United Enterprise & Associates, B-295742, Apr. 4, 2005
Global Business and Legal Services, B-290381.2, Dec. 26, 2002
Liberty Power Corporation, B-295502, Mar. 14, 2005
Brickwood Contractors, Inc., B-290444, July 3, 2002
Phil Howry Company, B-291402.3, B-291402.4, Feb. 6, 2003
Quality Trust, Inc., B-289445, Feb. 14, 2002
E. F. Felt Company, Inc., B-289295, Feb. 6, 2002
Downtown Legal Copies, B-289432, Jan. 7, 2002
Medical Information Services, B-287824, July 10, 2001
Integrity Management Services, Inc., B-283094.2, May 3, 2000
5. SBA’s 8(a) Program
COFC
Management and Training Corp. v. United States, 115 Fed. Cl. 26 (2014)
Infiniti Information Solutions LLC v. United States, 92 Fed. Cl. 347 (2010)
GAO
Alpa Technologies and Services, Inc., B-408762.2, Feb. 12, 2014
Blue Ridge Limousine and Tour Service, Inc., B-407020, Oct. 19, 2012.
MCB Lighting & Electrical, B-406703, July 13, 2012.
Donnelly & Moore Corporation, B-404480, Feb. 16, 2011.
Eagle Collaborative Computing Services, Inc., B-401043.3, Jan. 28, 2011.
Klett Consulting Group, Inc., B-404023, Dec. 20, 2010.
JXM, Inc., B-402643, June 25, 2010.
AHNTECH, Inc., B-401092, Apr. 22, 2009.
Madison Services, Inc., B-400615, Dec. 11, 2008
Synectic Solutions, Inc., B-299086, Feb. 7, 2007
OMNI Government Services, LP, B-297240.2; B-297240.3; B-297240.4, Mar. 22, 2006
NANA Services, LLC, B-297177.3; B-297177.4, Jan. 3, 2006
Catapult Technology, Ltd., B-294936; B-294936.2, Jan. 13, 2005
Tiger Enterprises, Inc., B-294973, Jan. 4, 2005
The Writing Company, B-284622.2, May 19, 2000
6. Small Business Set-Aside Decision
COFC
Adams & Associates, Inc. v. United States, 109 Fed. Cl. 340 (2013)
Gear Wizzard, Inc. v. United States, 99 Fed. Cl. 266 (2011)
RhinoCorps Ltd. Co. v. United States, 87 Fed. Cl. 261 (2009)
McKing Consulting Corp. v. United States, 78 Fed. Cl. 715 (2007)
Greenleaf Const. Co., Inc. v. United States, 67 Fed. Cl. 350 (2005)
MCS Mgmt., Inc. v. United States, 48 Fed. Cl. 506 (2001)
GAO
Marshall & Swift-Boeckh, LLC, B-407329, B-407329.2, Dec. 18, 2012
Swank Healthcare, B-407367, Dec. 12, 2012
American Medical Equipment Company, B-407113, B-407113.2, Nov. 8, 2012
Walden Security, B-407022, B-407022.2, Oct. 10, 2012
DMS Pharmaceutical Group, Inc., B-406305, Apr. 6, 2012
KNAPP Logistics Automation, Inc., B-406303, Mar. 23, 2012
DNO Inc., B-406256,B-406256.2, Mar. 22, 2012
Six3 Systems, Inc., B-404885.2, Oct. 20, 2011
Edmond Computer Company, Edmond Scientific Company, B-402863, B-402864, Aug. 25, 2010
Metasoft, LLC, B-402800, July 23, 2010
Ceradyne, Inc., B-402281, Feb. 17, 2010
EMMES Corporation, B-402245, B-402245.2, Feb. 17, 2010
Med-South, Inc., B-401214, May 20, 2009
Information Ventures, Inc., B-400604, Dec. 22, 2008
Delex Systems, Inc., B-400403, Oct. 8, 2008
Logistics Health, Inc., B-400157, Aug. 13, 2008
Commonwealth Home Health Care, Inc., B-400163, July 24, 2008
FlowSense, LLC, B-310904, Mar. 10, 2008
The Protective Group, Inc., B-310018, Nov. 13, 2007
ViroMed Laboratories, B-298931, Dec. 20, 2006
7. Small Business Status Determination
COFC
Metters Indus., Inc. v. United States, 109 Fed. Cl. 444 (2013)
WRS Infrastructure & Env’t, Inc. v. United States, 85 Fed. Cl. 442 (2008)
Chapman Law Firm v. United States, 63 Fed. Cl. 25 (2004)
Tech Sys., Inc. v. United States, 50 Fed. Cl. 216 (2001)
Hawpe Const., Inc. v. United States, 46 Fed. Cl. 571 (2000)
GAO
Trident3, LLC, B-405781.3, July 5, 2012
eTouch Federal Systems, LLC, B-404894.3, Aug. 15, 2011
ONS21 Security Services, B-403067, Sept. 16, 2010
Enterprise Information Services, Inc., B-403028, Sept. 10, 2010
Greystones Consulting Group, Inc., B-402835, June 28, 2010
Singleton Enterprises-GMT Mechanical, A Joint Venture, B-310552, Jan. 10, 2008
Synergetics, Inc., B-299904, Sept. 14, 2007
Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc., B-299342, Apr. 13, 2007
ALATEC Inc., B-298730, Dec. 4, 2006
Technical Support Services, B-298527, Oct. 12, 2006
Spectrum Security Services, Inc., B-297320.2, B-297320.3, Dec. 29, 2005
Planned Systems International, Inc., B-292319.7, Feb. 24, 2004
Tiger Enterprises, Inc., B-292815.3, B-293439, Jan. 20, 2004
CMS Information Services, Inc., B-290541, Aug. 7, 2002
AMI Construction, B-286351, Dec. 27, 2000
Adams Industrial Services, Inc., B-280186, Aug. 28, 1998
Protest Grounds Based on Allegedly Unfair Government Conduct
1. Availability of Solicitations
GAO
Bestcare, Inc., B-403585, Nov. 23, 2010
PR Newswire Association, LLC, B-400430, Sept. 26, 2008
Allied Materials & Equipment Company, Inc., B-293231, Feb. 5, 2004
2. Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest
CAFC
Turner Const. Co., Inc. v. United States, 645 F.3d 1377 (Fed. Cir. 2011)
PAI Corp. v. United States, 614 F.3d 1347 (Fed. Cir. 2010)
Axiom Res. Mgmt., Inc. v. United States, 564 F.3d 1374 (Fed. Cir. 2009)
COFC
Turner Const. Co., Inc. v. United States, 94 Fed. Cl. 561 (2010)
Axiom Res. Mgmt., Inc. v. United States, 82 Fed. Cl. 522 (2008)
Axiom Res. Mgmt., Inc. v. United States, 80 Fed. Cl. 530 (2008) rev’d, 564 F.3d 1374 (Fed. Cir. 2009)
Axiom Res. Mgmt., Inc. v. United States, 78 Fed. Cl. 576 (2007)
Sys. Plus, Inc. v. United States, 69 Fed. Cl. 757 (2006)
Filtration Dev. Co., LLC v. United States, 60 Fed. Cl. 371 (2004)
DSD Laboratories, Inc. v. United States, 46 Fed. Cl. 467 (2000)
Informatics Corp. v. United States, 40 Fed. Cl. 508 (1998)
GAO
Harmonia Holdings, LLC, B-407186.2, B-407186.3, Mar. 5, 2013
Wyle Laboratories, Inc., B-407784, Feb. 19, 2013
AT&T Government Solutions, Inc, B-407720, B-407720.2, Jan. 30, 2013
Science Applications International Corporation, B-406899, Sept. 26, 2012
AdvanceMed Corporation, TrustSolutions, LLC, B-404910.4, B-404910.5, B-404910.6, B-404910.9, B-404910.10, Jan. 17, 2012
Cognosante, LLC, B-405868, Jan. 5, 2012
TeleCommunication Systems Inc., B-404496.3, Oct. 26, 2011
Enterprise Information Services, Inc., B-405152, B-405152.2, B-405152.3, Sept. 2, 2011
PCCP Constructors, JV, Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation, B-405036 et al., Aug. 4, 2011
QinetiQ North America, Inc. B-405008, B-405008.2, July 27, 2011
The Analysis Group, LLC, B-401726.3, Apr. 18, 2011
CACI, Inc.-Federal, B-403064.2, Jan. 28, 2011
Ellwood National Forge Company, B-402089.3, Oct. 22, 2010
CIGNA Government Services, LLC, B-401068.4, B-401068.5, Sept. 9, 2010
MCR Federal, LLC, B-401954.2, Aug. 17, 2010
ITT Corporation-Electronic Systems, B-402808, Aug. 6, 2010
C2C Solutions, Inc., TrustSolutions, B-401106.6, B-401106.7, LLC, June 21, 2010
CapRock Government Solutions, Inc., ARTEL, Inc., Segovia, Inc., B-402490 et al., May 11, 2010
Dayton T. Brown, Inc., B-402256, Feb. 24, 2010
B.L. Harbert-Brasfield & Gorrie, JV, B-402229, Feb. 16, 2010
3. Offeror’s Responsibility to Obtain Solicitation Documents
COFC
Razorcom Teleph & Net, LLC v. United States, 56 Fed. Cl. 140 (2003)
GAO
Coyol International Group, B-408982.2, Jan. 24, 2014
Dell Services Federal Government, Inc., B-405244, B-405244.2, Sept. 30, 2011
Optelec U.S., Inc., B-400349, B-400349.2, Oct. 16, 2008
Allied Materials & Equipment Company, Inc., B-293231, Feb. 5, 2004
USA Information Systems, Inc., B-291488, Dec. 2, 2002
Kendall Healthcare Products Company, B-289381, Feb. 19, 2002
Telex Communications, Inc., B-287146, Apr. 25, 2001
Wilcox Industries Corporation, B-287392, Apr. 12, 2001
Performance Construction, Inc., B-286192, Oct. 30, 2000
4. Standards of Conduct: Government Independence and Alleged Bias
CAFC
Galen Medical Associates, Inc. v. U.S., 369 F.3d 1324 (Fed. Cir. 2004)
COFC
Madison Servs., Inc. v. United States, 94 Fed. Cl. 501 (2010)
Pitney Bowes Gov’t Solutions, Inc. v. United States, 94 Fed. Cl. 1 (2010)
Pitney Bowes Gov’t Solutions, Inc. v. United States, 93 Fed. Cl. 327 (2010)
Cybertech Grp., Inc. v. United States, 48 Fed. Cl. 638 (2001)
GAO
McKissack-URS Partners, JV, B-406489.7, Jan. 9, 2013
Re-Engineered Business Solutions, Inc., B-405662.4, B-405662.5, Sept. 19, 2012
Remote Broadcast Services, B-406833, Sept. 7, 2012
Jean-Paul O’Brien, B-405668, B-405669, Dec. 12, 2011
Celeris Systems, Inc., B-404651, Mar. 24, 2011
Health Net Federal Services, LLC, B-401652.3, B-401652.5, Nov. 4, 2009
MayaTech Corporation, B-400491.4, B-400491.5, Feb. 25, 2009
e-Management Consultants, Inc., Centech Group, Inc., B-400585.2, B-400585.3, Feb. 3, 2009
Superlative Technologies, Inc., B-310489.4, June 3, 2008
Alanna Orr, B-310966.2, May 14, 2008
Karrar Systems Corporation, B-310661.3, B-310661.4, Mar. 3, 2008
Done Right Building Services, Inc., B-310568, Dec. 17, 2007
Celadon Laboratories, Inc., B-298533, Nov. 1, 2006
Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors, B-299766, B-299766.2, Aug. 10, 2007
PAI Corporation, B-298349, Aug. 18, 2006
Saturn Landscape Plus, Inc., B-297450.3, Apr. 18, 2006
CRAssociates, Inc., B-297686, Mar. 7, 2006
JWK International Corporation, B-296969.3, Jan. 5, 2006
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P., BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions, Inc., B-295401 et al., Feb. 24, 2005
Lockheed Martin Corporation, B-295402, Feb. 18, 2005
5. Submission of Proposals: Complying with the Terms of the Solicitation
COFC
Sentrillion Corp. v. United States, 114 Fed. Cl. 557 (2014)
Furniture by Thurston v. United States, 103 Fed. Cl. 505 (2012)
Labatt Food Service, Inc., v. U. S., 84 Fed. Cl. 50 (2011)
Software Engineering Services, Corporation, v. United States, 85 Fed. Cl. 547 (2009)
L-3 Global Commc’ns Solutions, Inc. v. United States, 82 Fed. Cl. 604 (2008)
GAO
Motorola Solutions, Inc, B-409148, B-409148.2, Jan. 28, 2014
Herman Construction Group, Inc. B-408018.2, B-408018.3, May 31, 2013
Concept Analysis and Integration, LLC, B-406638.3, Mar. 29, 2013
Security Management and Integration, B-407742, Jan. 30, 2013
Bahrain Telecommunications Company, B.S.C., B-407682.2, B-407682.3, Jan. 28, 2013
General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc., B-406965, B-406965.2, Oct. 9, 2012
J5 Systems, Inc., B-406800, Aug. 31, 2012
Global Automotive, Inc., B-406828, Aug. 3, 2012
CHE Consulting, Inc., B-406639, June 28, 2012
Onsite OHS, B-406449, May 30, 2012
Silicon Ro Foundation, B-406304, Mar. 9, 2012
AC4S, Inc., B-404811.2, May 25, 2011
Propagation Research Associates, Inc., B-405362, Oct. 20, 2011
GEA Engineering, P.C., B-405318, Oct. 13, 2011
OER Services, LLC, B-405273, Oct. 7, 2011
Solers, Inc., B-404032.3; B-404032.4, Apr. 6, 2011
John Blood, B-402133, Jan. 15, 2010
Port of Bellingham, B-401837, Dec. 2, 2009
6. Cancellation of a Solicitation
CAFC
Croman Corp. v. United States, 724 F.3d 1357, 1360 (Fed. Cir. 2013)
COFC
Golden Mfg. Co., Inc. v. United States, 107 Fed. Cl. 264 (2012)
Croman Corp. v. United States, 106 Fed. Cl. 198 (2012)
MORI Associates, Inc. v. United States, 102 Fed. Cl. 503 (2011)
Madison Services, Inc. v. United States, 92 Fed. Cl. 120 (2010)
GAO
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc., B-408005.2, Oct. 21, 2013
Kingdomware Technologies, B-407389, Dec. 4, 2012
Kingdomware Technologies, B-406966.3, Nov. 27, 2012
MedVet Development LLC, B-406530, June 18, 2012
Business Computer Applications, Inc., B-406230.23, May 16, 2012
Estrategy, Inc., B-406466, B-406467, May 4, 2012
KGL Logistics, B-404340, Jan. 26, 2011
JER 370 Third Street, LLC, B-402025.2, June 1, 2010
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. B-408005.2, Oct. 21, 2013
Latvian Connection, LLC; Solution Managers International–USA, LLC, B-408182.3, B-408182.4, Aug. 13, 2013
Vinculum Solutions, Inc., B-408337, B-408337.2, Aug. 5, 2013
Gordon and Soraya Diase Coffelt, B-408025, May 30, 2013
American Material Handling, Inc., B-406739, Aug. 14, 2012
Business Computer Applications, Inc., B-406230.3, May 16, 2012
Superlative Technologies, Inc., B-310489; B-310489.2, Jan. 4, 2008
Gonzales-McCaulley Investment Group, Inc., B-299936.2, Nov. 5, 2007
Protest Grounds Based on Sealed Bidding Procedures
1. Bid Guarantees
COFC
Tip Top Construction Corporation, Inc., v. United States, No. 08-352C, Aug. 1, 2008 (unreported case)
Aeroplate Corporation v. United States, 67 Fed. Cl. 4 (2005)
All Seasons Construction, Inc. v. United States, 55 Fed. Cl. 175 (2003)
Hawaiian Dredging Const. Co., Inc. v. United States, 59 Fed. Cl. 305 (2004)
Davis/HRGM Joint Venture v. United States, 50 Fed. Cl. 539 (2001)
Interstate Rock Products, Inc. v. United States, 50 Fed. Cl. 349 (2001) aff’d sub nom. Interstate Rock Products, Inc. v. U.S., Gilbert W. Corp., 48 F. App’x 331 (Fed. Cir. 2002)
GAO
BCI Construction USA, Inc., B-407451, Dec. 4, 2012
Bob Cummins Construction Company, B-406812.2, Aug. 28, 2012
Capture, LLC, B-406284, Mar. 23, 2012
Shaka, Inc., B-405552, Nov. 14, 2011
Islands Mechanical Contractor, Inc., B-404275, Jan. 24, 2011
Hostetter, Keach & Cassada Construction, LLC, B-403329, Oct. 15, 2010
TJ’s Marine Construction, LLC, B-402227, Jan. 7, 2010
Excel Building & Development Corporation, B-401955, Dec. 23, 2009
BW JV1, LLC, B-401841, Dec. 4, 2009
Mill City Partnership, B-400712, Dec. 16, 2008
Simont S.p.A., B-400481, Oct. 1, 2008
Tip Top Construction Corporation, B-311305, May 2, 2008
Johnson Machine Works, Inc., B-297115, Oct. 20, 2005
Armstrong Elevator Company, B-292864.2, Apr. 13, 2004
McGhee Construction, Inc., B-293239, Feb. 5, 2004
Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., B-292992, Dec. 8, 2003
NVT Technologies, Inc., B-292302.3, Oct. 20, 2003
American Artisan Productions, Inc., B-292380, July 30, 2003
C Construction Co., Inc., B-291792, B-291792.2, B-291792.3, Mar. 17, 2003
All Seasons Construction, Inc., B-291166.2, Dec. 6, 2002
2. Evaluations of Options in Invitations for Bid
GAO
Medical Development International, Inc., B-402198.2, Mar. 29, 2010
Staker & Parsons Companies, B-402404.2, Mar. 1, 2010
Marshall Company, Ltd., B-311196, Apr. 23, 2008
Building Construction Enterprises, Inc., B-294784, Dec. 20, 2004
Contractors Northwest, Inc., B-293050, Dec. 19, 2003
ACC Construction Company, Inc., B-289167, Jan. 15, 2002
Kruger Construction, Inc., B-286960, Mar. 15, 2001
3. Cancellation of an Invitation for Bids
COFC
First Enter. v. United States, 61 Fed. Cl. 109 (2004)
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. v. United States, 60 Fed. Cl. 350 (2004).
GAO
Specialized Steel Contractors, Inc., B-408022, B-408022.2, May 14, 2013
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC, B-407502.2, Feb. 13, 2013
United Contracting, LLC, B-407417, Jan. 2, 2013
Glotech, Inc., B-406761, B-406761.2, Aug. 21, 2012
Cummins Power Systems, LLC, B-402079.2, Jan. 7, 2010
Sea Box, Inc., B-400198, Aug. 25, 2008
Corcel Corporation, B-311332, B-311332.2, June 13, 2008
Goodway Graphics of Virginia, Inc.; NPC, Inc.; P.A. Hutchison Co., B-297789, Mar. 21, 2006
Dynamic Corporation, B-296366, June 29, 2005
Mallinckrodt Inc., B-282902, Sept. 10, 1999
4. Mistakes in Bids
GAO
Prudent Technologies, Inc., B-401736.3, Dec. 9, 2009
IAP-Leopardo Construction, Inc., B-401923, Dec. 2, 2009
Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting Co., B-401547, Aug. 31, 2009
SDV Construction Group, LLC, B-400703, Jan. 7, 2009
Bighorn Lumber Company, Inc., B-299906, Sept. 25, 2007
Miramar Construction, Inc., B-298609, Oct. 31, 2006
IAP World Services, Inc., B-297084, Nov. 1, 2005
Odyssey International, Inc., B-296855.2, Nov. 16, 2005
Kenneth Ashe, B-295587, Mar. 3, 2005
Roy Anderson Corporation, B-292555, B-292555.2, Oct. 10, 2003
Mid Eastern Builders, Inc., B-290717, Sept. 9, 2002
Gulf-Atlantic Constructors, Inc., B-289032, Jan. 4, 2002
Aquila Fitness Consulting Systems, Ltd., B-286488, Jan. 17, 2001
Cooper Construction, Inc., B-285880, Sept. 18, 2000
5. Responsiveness to an IFB
COFC
Dow Electric, Inc. v. United States, 98 Fed. Cl. 688 (2011)
Fire-Trol Holdings, LLC. v. United States, 68 Fed. Cl. 281 (2005)
GAO
Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain, LLC, B-409208.2, Apr. 3, 2014
C&D Construction, Inc., B-408930.2, Feb. 14, 2014
Massillon Construction and Supply Inc., B-407931, Mar. 28, 2013
The Povolny Group, B-407570, Jan. 9, 2013
4Granite, Inc., B-406459, Apr. 2, 2012
Veterans Contracting Group, Inc., B-405940, Jan. 12, 2012
ATR Logistic Company, LLC, B-402606, June 15, 2010
Veterans Construction of South Carolina, LLC, B-401723.2, Jan. 21, 2010
Charter Environmental, Inc., B-297219, Dec. 5, 2005
McKinley Construction & Excavating., B-295547, Mar. 3, 2005
SOS International, Ltd., B-295533.2; B-295533.3, July 1, 2005
Spotless Janitorial Services, Inc., B-295620, Feb. 18, 2005
RR Donnelley, Inc., B-294395, Sept. 15, 2004
Oregon Electric Construction, Inc. dba Integrated Systems Group, B-294279, Sept. 27, 2004
Newfield Construction, Inc., B-286912, Feb. 6, 2001
Protest Grounds Based on the Unique Type of Contract or Contracting Procedures
1. Federal Supply Schedule Contracting
A. Alleged Unreasonable Government Evaluation of FSS Offers
COFC
Matt Martin Real Estate Management LLC v. United States, 96 Fed. Cl. 106 (2010).
GAO
Niksoft Systems Corp., B-406179, Feb. 29, 2012
Brooks Range Contract Services, Inc., B-405327, Oct. 12, 2011
B. Allegations of Off-Schedule Purchases
COFC
Mobile Med. Int’l Corp. v. United States, 95 Fed. Cl. 706 (2010)
GAO
Asset Protection & Security Services, LP, B-406474.2, July 17, 2012
American Security Programs, Inc., B-402069, B-402069.2, Jan. 15, 2010
Science Applications International Corporation, B-401773, Nov. 10, 2009
Rapiscan Systems, Inc., B-401773.2, B-401773.3, Mar. 15, 2010
Altos Federal Group, Inc., B-294120, July 28, 2004
C. Allegations that Agency Improperly Limited Competition
GAO
XTec, Inc., B-405505, Nov. 8, 2011.
Computers Universal, Inc., B-296536, Aug. 18, 2005.
D. Allegedly Improper Responsibility Determination
GAO
Advanced Technology Systems, Inc., B-296493.6, Oct. 6, 2006.
2. Blanket Purchase Agreements off Federal Supply Schedules
GAO
Glotech, Inc., B-406761, B-406761.2, Aug. 21, 2012
Cyberdata Technologies, Inc., B-406692, Aug. 8, 2012
The Clay Group, LLC, B-406647, B-406647.2, July 30, 2012
AINS, Inc., B-400760.2, B-400760.3, June 12, 2009
Canon USA, Inc., B-311254.2, June 10, 2008
3. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts
A. Propriety of Using ID/IQ Contracts for Construction
CAFC
Tyler Construction Group v. United States, 570 F.3d 1329 (Fed. Cir. 2009)
COFC
Tyler Construction Group v. United States, 83 Fed.Cl. 94 (2008)
B. Guaranteed Minimum
GAO
CW Government Travel, Inc., B-295530, Mar. 7, 2005
Satellite Services, Inc., B-280945, B-280945.2, B-280945.3, Dec. 4, 1998
ABF Freight System, Inc., Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., Overnite, B-291185, Nov. 8, 2002
Carr’s Wild Horse Center, B-285833, Oct. 3, 2000
C. Multiple-Award Preference
COFC
WinStar Communications, Inc. v. United States, 41 Fed. Cl. 748 (1998)
GAO
Information Ventures, Inc., B-403321, Sept. 27, 2010
One Source Mechanical Services, Inc., Kane Construction, B-293692, B-293802, June 1, 2004
D. Protestability of Task Orders
COFC
California Indus. Facilities Res., Inc. v. United States, 104 Fed. Cl. 617 (2012)
Solute Consulting v. United States, 103 Fed. Cl. 783 (2012)
Digital Technologies, Inc. v. United States, 89 Fed. Cl. 711 (2009)
Omega World Travel, Inc. v. United States, 82 Fed. Cl. 452 (2008)
OTI Am., Inc. v. United States, 68 Fed. Cl. 108 (2005)
GAO
Cygnus Corporation, B-406350, B-406350.2, Apr. 11, 2012
Qwest Government Services, Inc., B-404845, Mar. 25, 2011
California Industrial Facilities Resources, Inc., d/b/a CAMSS Shelters, B-403421 et al., Nov. 5, 2010
Florida State College at Jacksonville, B-402656, June 24, 2010
DynCorp International LLC, B-402349, Mar. 15, 2010
Outdoor Venture Corporation, B-401628, Oct. 2, 2009
Morris Corporation, B-400336, Oct. 15, 2008
Colliers International, B-400173, July 3, 2008
Delex Systems, Inc., B-400321, B-400402, Aug. 5, 2008
Systems Research and Applications Corporation, B-400227, July 21, 2008
Doug Boyd Enterprises, LLC, B-298237.2, Aug. 6, 2007
Cartographics, LLC, B-297121, Nov. 15, 2005
L-3 Communications Company, B-295166, Dec. 10, 2004
Professional Performance Development Group, Inc., B-294054.3, Sept. 30, 2004
Specialty Marine, Inc., B-293871, B-293871.2, June 17, 2004
Computers Universal, Inc., B-293548, Apr. 9, 2004
Anteon Corporation, B-293523, B-293523.2, Mar. 29, 2004
Symetrics Industries, Inc., B-289606, Apr. 8, 2002
Hospital Klean, Inc., B-286791, Dec. 8, 2000
Floro & Associates, B-285451.3, B-285451.4, Oct. 25, 2000
4. Simplified Acquisition Procedures
A. All-or-None or Multiple Awards
GAO
Para Scientific Company, B-299046.2, Feb. 13, 2007
B. Blanket Purchase Agreements
COFC
Crewzers Fire Crew Transp., Inc. v. United States, 98 Fed. Cl. 71 (2011)
GAO
Envirosolve LLC, B-294974.4, June 8, 2005
C. Evaluation of Quotations or Offers
COFC
Forestry Surveys & Data v. United States, 44 Fed. Cl. 493 (1999)
GAO
B&S Transport, Inc., B-407589, Dec. 27, 2012
ERIE Strayer Company, B-406131, Feb. 21, 2012
Resource Dimensions, LLC, B-404536, Feb. 24, 2011
Frontier Transportation, Inc., B-400345, Sept. 9, 2008
Joint Systems, Inc., B-298573, Oct. 6, 2006
Computers Universal, Inc., B-297552, Feb. 14, 2006
Dew Drop Sprinklers & Landscaping, B-293963, July 15, 2004
e-LYNXX Corporation, B-292761, Dec. 3, 2003
Houston Air, Inc., B-292382, Aug. 25, 2003
Russell Enterprises of North Carolina, Inc., B-292320, July 17, 2003
Chant Engineering Company, Inc., B-292140, May 29, 2003
SKJ & Associates, Inc., B-291533, Jan. 13, 2003
John Blood, B-290593, Aug. 26, 2002
Kathryn Huddleston and Associates, Ltd., B-289453, Mar. 11, 2002
Ocean Technical Services, Inc., B-288659, Nov. 27, 2001
Finlen Complex, Inc., B-288280, Oct. 10, 2001
AudioCARE Systems, B-283985, Jan. 31, 2000
Universal Building Maintenance, Inc., B-282456, July 15, 1999
D. Promoting Competition
GAO
Solutions Lucid Group, LLC, B-400967, Apr. 2, 2009
Specialty Marine, Inc., B-296988, Oct. 11, 2005
Information Ventures, Inc., B-293541, Apr. 9, 2004
Payne Construction, B-291629, Feb. 4, 2003
Military Agency Services Pty., Ltd., B-290414 et al., Aug. 1, 2002
GMA Cover Corporation, B-288018, Aug. 17, 2001
Aleman & Associates, Inc., B-287275, May 17, 2001
Lucent Technologies, Inc., B-285505, Aug. 23, 2000
G.E.G. Sugar Blues & Noe’s Colors, B-284117, Feb. 22, 2000
Williams-Trane Company, Inc., B-283522, Nov. 22, 1999
RMG Industrial Sales, B-281632, Mar. 15, 1999
E. Scope of FAR Part 13
GAO
Critical Process Filtration, Inc., B-400746 et al., Jan. 22, 2009
MTB Group, Inc., B-295463, Feb. 23, 2005
Nordic Sensor Technologies, Inc., B-282942, July 23, 1999
F. Synopsis and Posting Requirements
GAO
Jess Bruner Fire Suppression, B-296533, Aug. 19, 2005
Information Ventures, Inc., B-293518, B-293518.2, Mar. 29, 2004
Specialty Marine, Inc., B-296988, Oct. 11, 2005
Information Ventures, Inc., B-293541, Apr. 9, 2004
Jack Faucett Associates, Inc., B-279347, June 3, 1998
G. Test for Certain Commercial Items
GAO
Global Communications Solutions, Inc., B-299044, B-299044.2, Jan. 29, 2007
American Eurocopter Corporation, B-283700, Dec. 16, 1999
Universal Building Maintenance, Inc., B-282456, July 15, 1999
Protest Grounds Based on Alleged Statutory Violations (Besides CICA)
1. Buy American Act
GAO
Sea Box, Inc., B-405711.2, Mar. 19, 2012
PDS Consultants, Inc., B-297890, Apr. 4, 2006
City Chemical LLC, B-296135.2, B-296230.2, June 17, 2005
Leisure-Lift, Inc., B-291878.3, B-292448.2, Sept. 25, 2003
TRS Research, B-285514, Aug. 7, 2000
Charleston Marine Containers, Inc., B-283393, Nov. 8, 1999
Canadian Commercial Corporation/ Liftking Industries, Inc., B-282334, B-282334.2, B-282334.3, June 30, 1999
2. Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act
COFC
Sys. Application & Technologies, Inc. v. United States, 107 Fed. Cl. 795 (2012)
Magic Brite Janitorial v. United States, 72 Fed. Cl. 719 (2006)
GAO
OSC Solutions, Inc., B-401498, Sept. 14, 2009
Aleman & Associates, Inc., B-287275.2, B-287356.2, July 2, 2001
3. Procurement Integrity Act
COFC
Omega World Travel, Inc. v. United States, 82 Fed. Cl. 452 (2008)
GAO
The GEO Group, B-405012, July 26, 2011.
East West, Inc., B-400325.7, B-400325.8, Aug. 6, 2010.
DME Corporation, B-401924, B-401924.2, Dec. 22, 2009.
Health Net Federal Services, LLC, B-401652, Oct. 13, 2009.
Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc., B-400787.2, B-400861, Feb. 23, 2009.
Computer Technology Associates, Inc., B-288622, Nov. 7, 2001.
4. Randolph-Sheppard Act
CAFC
Kentucky, Educ. Cabinet, Dept. for the Blind v. United States, 424 F.3d 1222 (Fed. Cir. 2005)
COFC
Mississippi Dept. of Rehab. Services v. United States, 61 Fed. Cl. 20 (2004)
Washington State Dept. of Services for the Blind v. United States, 58 Fed. Cl. 781 (2003)
GAO
Louisiana State Department of Social Services, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Comp. Gen. B-400912.2, July 1, 2009
Maryland State Department of Education, B-400583, B-400583.2, Nov. 7, 2008
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind, B-293698.2, Apr. 27, 2004
Cantu Services, Inc., B-289666.2, B-289666.3, Nov. 1, 2002