B-159483: Feb 17, 1967

THAT THERE WAS NO LEGAL BASIS FOR QUESTIONING THE SET-ASIDE SINCE IT HAD NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED THAT THE SET-ASIDE DETERMINATION WAS ARBITRARY. THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HAS ADVISED THAT AN AWARD UNDER THE INSTANT INVITATION WAS MADE TO MADISON LIMESTONE COMPANY. WE HAVE REVIEWED YOUR LETTERS OF DECEMBER 22 AND 29. WE AGREE THAT THE MATTERS PRESENTED THEREIN RAISE QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER THERE IS M...

B-159483: Dec 01, 1966

ESTIMATED REQUIREMENTS WERE 13. PAGE 7 OF THE INVITATION ADVISED THAT THE PROCUREMENT WAS TOTALLY SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. BIDS WERE OPENED ON JUNE 6. THE FOLLOWING BIDS WERE RECEIVED. INC. $2.00 $2.25 TRINITY STONE COMPANY $2.50 $3.00 VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY $1.44 $1.60 YOUR BID WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A COURTESY BID SINCE YOU ARE NOT A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. YOU CONTEND THAT THE ADM...