B-207504, JUL 12, 1982

B-207504, JUL 12, 1982

DIGEST: GAO WILL NOT CONSIDER PROTEST THAT COMPETITION SHOULD BE RESTRICTED SINCE BASIC OBJECTIVE OF BID PROTEST FUNCTION IS TO INSURE FULL AND FREE COMPETITION.

WORTHINGTON GROUP, MCGRAW-EDISON COMPANY:

WORTHINGTON GROUP, MCGRAW-EDISON COMPANY (WORTHINGTON), PROTESTS THE PROCUREMENT METHOD IN CONNECTION WITH INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) DLA700 82- B-V388 ISSUED BY THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.

WORTHINGTON CONTENDS THAT THE IFB IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE