B-186481: Nov 12, 1976

CLAIM FOR BID PREPARATION COSTS FILED BY PARTY WHOSE PROTEST WAS NOT RESOLVED BY GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE BECAUSE OF PROTESTER'S FAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS TIMELY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SINCE TO DO SO WOULD IN EFFECT ALLOW PROTESTER TO CIRCUMVENT BID PROTEST PROCEDURES. THIS SAME ALLEGED AGENCY MISCONDUCT WAS THE SUBJECT OF A PROTEST FILED WITH OUR OFFICE BY DWC ON MAY 10. THAT PROTEST...

B-186481: Nov 12, 1976

Reconsideration of a denial of a claim for bid preparation costs was requested, alleging improper conduct by agency awarding lease. Company's failure to file the required submissions on time caused decision not to be reconsidered...