B-164635: Jan 15, 1969

INCORPORATED: FURTHER REFERENCE IS MADE TO YOUR LETTER OF NOVEMBER 12. IT IS YOUR CONTENTION THAT THE COSTS OF PERFORMING THE SERVICES CALLED FOR UNDER THIS INVITATION WILL BE SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED BY RESTRICTING COMPETITION TO SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. IT IS YOUR OPINION THAT PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK CALLED FOR UNDER THE INVITATION. WHICH YOU ESTIMATE WILL REQUIRE MORE THAN 30 MEN PER DAY FOR FOU...

B-164635: Dec 24, 1968

INCORPORATED: FURTHER REFERENCE IS MADE TO YOUR PROTESTS AGAINST THE SETTING ASIDE FOR EXCLUSIVE SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION OF CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS OF MOVING SERVICES BY SEVERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES. IT IS YOUR CONTENTION THAT THESE TOTAL SET-ASIDES FREQUENTLY RESULT IN A NONCOMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT BECAUSE ONLY ONE RESPONSIVE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN SUBMITS A BID AND THE COST TO TH...