Protest against Improper Price Negotiations
B-187113
Published: Nov 24, 1976. Publicly Released: Nov 24, 1976.
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Company protested contract award alleging submission of price reduction by telephone made it the low bidder. Agency personnel telephoned to clarify computations rather than to negotiate lower price. Since award was made in good faith, agency actions were not arbitrary or capricious. Moreover, contract has been 75% completed. No corrective action will be taken although award procedures were defective. Proposal preparation costs cannot be awarded. (DJM)