B-178879:
Oct 2, 1973
THE DEVALUATION OF THE DOLLAR IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE GOVERNMENT ACTING IN ITS SOVEREIGN CAPACITY. INC.: REFERENCE IS MADE TO YOUR LETTER OF JUNE 6. YOU STATE THAT YOUR CORPORATION IS IN THE BUSINESS OF IMPORTING OPTICAL SURVEYING EQUIPMENT NOT PRODUCED IN THIS COUNTRY. YOU HAVE INDICATED THAT AFTER THE FOREST SERVICE AWARDED THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR 10 OF THESE INSTRUMENTS. THE FOREIGN MANUFACTURER...
