B-178711:
Jun 14, 1973
DECISION AGREEING THAT THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WAS ON CONSTRUCTIVE NOTICE OF ERROR AND THAT VERIFICATION SHOULD HAVE BEEN REQUESTED BEFORE AWARD TO TEXAS ICE MACHINERY COMPANY OF PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT NO. 73 MC-20130. JOHNSON: REFERENCE IS MADE TO LETTER 134C DATED MAY 15. THE INVITATION FOR BIDS UNDER WHICH THE CONTRACT WAS AWARDED SOLICITED BIDS FOR 24 SEPARATE LINE ITEMS COVERING SEVERAL TYPE...