B-187460: Feb 3, 1977

REQUIREMENT THAT SHIP OVERHAUL CONTRACTOR FURNISH A REPORT OF ESTIMATED COST BREAKDOWNS FOR SPECIFICATION WORK ITEMS UPON COMPLETION OF WORK NEED NOT BE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY STATUTE OR REGULATION SINCE IT IS REASONABLY RELATED TO NAVY REQUIREMENTS FOR REPAIR AND OVERHAUL OF VESSELS. WHICH IS AUTHORIZED BY STATUTE. IS NOT OTHERWISE IMPROPER. SDMC CONTENDS THAT THE NAVY'S ACTION IS IMPROPER BE...

B-187460: Feb 3, 1977

A bidder protested the requirement in invitation for bids that contractor furnish a report of estimated cost breakdowns for various specification items upon completion of contract for overhaul of the USS Bristol County. Requirement was reasonably related to Navy requirements for overhaul of vessels, which was authorized by statute, and was not otherwise improper. Accordingly, the protest was denie...