Invitation for Bids Cancellation after Bid Opening, and Resolicitation

The low bidder protested cancellation of solicitation for stainless steel flatware and bid resolicitation. Cogent and compelling reason existed for the Agency's action, as a GAO decision issued shortly before bid opening in effect changed estimated quantities that could be foreign source items and application of "Buy American Act" differential on which offerors had bid competitively. The protest was denied.