BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc.

B-411810.3 Jun 24, 2016 Jump To VIEW DECISION DOWNLOADS RELATED PAGES GAO CONTACTS Highlights BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services, Inc., of Rockville, Maryland, protests the award of a contract to Leidos, Inc., of Reston, Virginia, under request for proposals No. W911WY-14-R-0056, which was issued by the Department of the Army, Army Materiel Command, for an automated installation entry solution at military installations. BAE argues that the Army failed to reasonably evaluate personal conflicts of interest (PCIs) and organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) that should have barred Leidos from the competition. BAE also challenges the agency's evaluation of the offerors' proposals under the technical evaluation factor. We deny the protest. We deny the protest. View Decision DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO Protective Order. This redacted version has been approved for public release. Decision Matter of:  BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc. File:  B-411810.3 Date:  June 24, 2016 Michael R. Charness, Esq., David R. Johnson, Esq., Tyler E. Robinson, Esq., and Ryan D. Stalnaker, Esq., Vinson & Elkins LLP, for the protester. Jerald S. Howe Jr., Esq., James J. McCullough, Esq., Aaron T. Tucker, Esq., and Samuel W. Jack, Esq., Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, for Leidos, Inc., the intervenor. Wade L. Brown, Esq., and Fadette Berthold, Esq., Department of the Army, for the agency. Jonathan L. Kang, Esq., and Cherie J. Owen, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, GAO, participated in the preparation of the decision. DIGEST 1.  Protest challenging the award of a contract based on disqualifying personal and organizational conflicts of interest is denied where the record shows that the contracting officer gave meaningful consideration to the protester’s allegations and reasonably concluded that no disqualifying conflicts existed. 2.  Protest challenging the evaluation of the protester’s and awardee’s technical proposals is denied where the record shows that the agency’s evaluation was reasonable and in accordance with the terms of the solicitation. DECISION BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services, Inc., of Rockville, Maryland, protests the award of a contract to Leidos, Inc., of Reston, Virginia, under request for proposals No. W911WY-14-R-0056, which was issued by the Department of the Army, Army Materiel Command, for an automated installation entry solution at military installations.  BAE argues that the Army failed to reasonably evaluate personal conflicts of interest (PCIs) and organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) that should have barred Leidos from the competition.  BAE also challenges the agency’s evaluation of the offerors’ proposals under the technical evaluation factor. We deny the protest. BACKGROUND This procurement seeks an automated installation entry (AIE) solution for military installations.  Combined Contracting Officer’s Statement and Memorandum of Law (COS/MOL) at 1; RFP-056, attach. 1, Performance Specifications (Oct. 22, 2014), at 4.  The AIE solution is intended to provide a solution consisting of hardware, software, and communications technology that will provide automated real-time vetting of personal credentials for each person who attempts to enter an Army installation.  COS/MOL at 1.  The AIE solution is intended to provide timely clearance of approved individuals, and to deny access to those identified as a security risk.  Id.