KriaaNet, Inc. (2031ZB24Q00010)

B-422717.4,B-422717.5 Apr 23, 2026 Jump To FULL REPORT VIEW DECISION RELATED PAGES GAO CONTACTS Highlights KriaaNet, Inc., a small business of Leesburg, Virginia, protests the issuance of a task order to LBO Technology, LLC, an 8(a) small business of Leesburg, Virginia, under request for quotations (RFQ) No. 2031ZB24Q00010, issued by the Department of Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), to reprocure operations and maintenance services for integrated security systems after default by the original contractor, KriaaNet. The protester argues that the BEP's reprocurement was contrary to applicable statutes and regulations. We deny the protest. View Decision   DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO Protective Order. The entire decision has been approved for public release. Decision Matter of: KriaaNet, Inc. File: B-422717.4; B-422717.5 Date: April 23, 2026 Aron C. Beezley, Esq., Nathaniel J. Greeson, Esq., and Gabrielle A. Sprio, Esq., Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, for the protester. Daniel J. Strouse, Esq., and Samuel Van Kopp, Esq., Cordatis LLP, for LBO Technology, LLC, the intervenor. Justin M. Wakefield, Esq., Nicholas A. Richardi, Esq., and Richard L. Hatfield, Esq., Department of the Treasury, for the agency. Michelle Litteken, Esq., and April Y. Shields, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, GAO, participated in the preparation of the decision. DIGEST Protest challenging the agency's issuance of a reprocurement task order is denied where the record reflects that the agency's approach was consistent with applicable requirements. DECISION KriaaNet, Inc., a small business of Leesburg, Virginia, protests the issuance of a task order to LBO Technology, LLC, an 8(a) small business of Leesburg, Virginia, under request for quotations (RFQ) No. 2031ZB24Q00010, issued by the Department of Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), to reprocure operations and maintenance services for integrated security systems after default by the original contractor, KriaaNet. The protester argues that the BEP's reprocurement was contrary to applicable statutes and regulations. We deny the protest. BACKGROUND On May 16, 2024, the agency issued the RFQ as a set-aside for 8(a) small businesses[1] under the General Services Administration's Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 8.4 procedures.[2] Contracting Officer's Statement (COS) at 1. The RFQ sought a contractor to provide operations and maintenance services for integrated security services in support of the BEP. Agency Report (AR), Tab F.3, RFQ at 5.[3] The RFQ contemplated the issuance of a combination fixed-price and labor hour task order with a 3-month transition-in period, a 6‑month base period, and four 12-month options. Id. at 22, 42. The RFQ provided that the task order would be issued to the responsible vendor whose quotation resulted in the best value, considering the following factors, listed in descending order of importance: technical, management approach, past performance, and price. RFQ at 71. When combined, the non-price factors were significantly more important than price. Id. For the management approach factor, the RFQ required vendors to submit resumes and letters of commitment for nine key personnel.[4] RFQ at 67. The RFQ provided: “All key personnel shall be available to begin work immediately at task order establishment.” Id. The RFQ continued: “If any proposed key personnel become unavailable before award is made the vendor shall immediately inform the Contracting Officer of the unavailability of the proposed key personnel.” Id. In addition, the RFQ established that if proposed key personnel became unavailable, the quotation may be rejected unless the BEP agreed to allow the vendor to amend the quotation to replace the key personnel. Id. at 67-68. The agency received quotations from three vendors, including KriaaNet and LBO prior to the June 18 closing date. COS at 2. On July 3, LBO filed a protest with our Office, challenging the agency's decision to eliminate its quotation from the procurement. Prior Protest Pleading, B-422717, July 3, 2024, at 1. Subsequently, on July 15, the agency advised our Office that it was electing to take corrective action by issuing a “modification” to the solicitation, requesting updated pricing information, and permitting LBO to resubmit required documentation, and we dismissed the protest as academic. LBO Tech., LLC, B‑422717, July 18, 2024 (unpublished decision). After requesting and evaluating the vendors' revised quotations, the BEP issued the task order to KriaaNet on February 25, 2025. COS at 3.