The GAO recently denied Leidos Innovations Corporation's protest of a determination that Leidos was ineligible to receive a $272 million award by the U.S. Army despite Leidos having both the highest-rated technical proposal and the lowest evaluated cost. The GAO decision, which affirmed the agency’s determination that Leidos was non-responsible because one of Leidos' subcontractors did not have the necessary base access, is an important reminder that prime contractors should thoroughly vet their subcontractors to ensure, to the extent possible, all necessary qualifications are satisfied for the associated contract.
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