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60-Second Sustains: American Material Handling, Inc.

American Material Handling, Inc.
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• The Agency, the International Boundary and Water Commission, was buying a brand name or equal wheel loader on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis.
• The RFQ stated that the proposed loader had to “meet the salient features or specifications of the [brand name product] or exceed the specifications attached,” and included a two-page specification sheet.
• After receiving quotations, the contracting officer added salient characteristics—not expressly included in the solicitation—to the technical evaluation form to be considered during evaluations.
• The Agency evaluated the two quotes received and found the protester not technically acceptable based on the salient characteristics added after submission of quotes.

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