B-176386:
Oct 24, 1972
THE RULE THAT AMBIGUOUS PROVISIONS ARE TO BE CONSTRUED AGAINST THE DRAFTER. ONLY APPLIES WHERE THE CONTRACT PARTIES ARE IN DISAGREEMENT. EXERCISE OF THE OPTION ON MONDAY IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED COMMERCIAL PRACTICE. EXERCISE OF THE OPTION WAS PROPER IN THIS CASE. TO INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY: REFERENCE IS MADE TO YOUR PROTEST OF JUNE 27. THE CONTRACT WAS AWARDED BY THE DEFENS...
