668069_.pdf

The document is a decision by the United States Government Accountability Office regarding a protest by Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc. (VHSS) against the rejection of its proposal under a request for proposals issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. The protest was denied as the agency's evaluation was found to be reasonable and consistent with the solicitation terms. The protest was based on VHSS not providing evidence of being an authorized reseller of the products it proposed, as required by the solicitation. The decision explains that the rejection was justified as the solicitation clearly outlined the requirement for VARs to submit such evidence and stated that proposals lacking this information would be rejected without further consideration. The protest was ultimately denied by the General Counsel.