R&D Maintenance Services, Inc., B-292342, August 22, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION
B-292342: Aug 22, 2003
Allegation that technical evaluation was improper is denied where the record establishes that the evaluation was reasonable and consistent with the solicitation criteria. 2. Agency is not required to address offeror's relatively high proposed cost during discussions where the cost is not considered unreasonable or unacceptable for award. 3. Protest that awardee engaged in "bait and switch" is denied where there is no allegation that specific key personnel were proposed and evaluated but not provided. R&D added allegations that the awardee engaged in prohibited "bait and switch" practices and that the agency's evaluation was unreasonable. While this was a "best value" procurement under which the technical factors were set forth as significantly more important than cost.