B-186654: Oct 18, 1976

Michael O'Connor, Inc. protested any award for partial renovation of the fifth floor of the GAO building, charging that circumstances permitting the use of negotiated procedures were lacking. O'Connor's request for resolicitation on formally advertised basis was denied because it would be tantamount to prohibited auction, and protester was not prejudiced by negotiation...

B-186654: Oct 18, 1976

WHICH PERMITS NEGOTIATIONS WHEN PUBLIC EXIGENCY WILL NOT PERMIT DELAY INCIDENT TO FORMAL ADVERTISING. IS SUSTAINED BECAUSE RECORD DOES NOT SHOW ANY TIME AND/OR DOLLAR SAVINGS APPARENT FROM NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENT WHICH WAS CONDUCTED AS THOUGH FORMALLY ADVERTISED IN ALL MATERIAL RESPECTS. AWARD MADE ON BASIS OF INITIAL PROPOSALS IS PROPER WHERE ADEQUATE COMPETITION IS OBTAINED AND OFFERORS ARE APPRI...