U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Bid Protests #B-424421, B-424421.2

VA Solicitation for FOIA Compliance Services (SDVOSB Set-Aside)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance services through a formal solicitation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Products/Services Requested: - FOIA compliance services - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are listed; the requirement is for professional services only - Procurement Details: - Solicitation issued as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside - Submission required via the GSA eBuy portal with strict adherence to electronic submission instructions - 1-year base period with three 1-year option periods (potential total of 4 years) - Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with submission deadlines and electronic format - No mention of specific vendors or manufacturers, as this is a services-only procurement

Description

This procurement involves a protest concerning the rejection of a quotation submitted by The Gilchrist Law Firm, P.A. The solicitation was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance services under a request for quotations (RFQ) with a 1-year base period and three 1-year option periods. The protester challenged the agency's rejection of their quotation due to late submission via the GSA eBuy portal. The agency properly rejected the late quotation as it was not submitted by the deadline and not through the required portal, and the protest was ultimately dismissed as abandoned due to the protester's failure to respond to the agency's arguments.

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