A Basic Ordering Agreement with Protester Is Not a Contract

A protester to a potential contract award alleged that the services called for should be performed under the existing basic ordering agreement (BOA) with the protester and that issuance of the solicitation is inconsistent with the purpose of authorizing legislation. The protest was denied since the BOA is not a contract but merely an understanding as to provisions to be used in future procurements, and the solicitation did not conflict with statutory authority.