B-188348: Mar 23, 1977

PROTESTER'S MAILED BID RECEIVED IN DESIGNATED OFFICE AFTER BID OPENING IS LATE AND NOT FOR CONSIDERATION SINCE THERE IS NO SHOWING OR ALLEGATION THAT LATE RECEIPT WAS DUE SOLELY TO GOVERNMENT MISHANDLING AFTER RECEIPT AT INSTALLATION. BIDS WERE OPENED ON JANUARY 31. WHICH WAS SENT BY REGULAR MAIL. WAS RECEIVED AT THE BID OPENING DESK ON FEBRUARY 3. SONORA DISREGARDED THE ARMY'S INSTRUCTIONS BY FAI...

B-188348: Mar 23, 1977

A claimant mailed a protest bid which was received in designated office after bid opening. The protest was late and not for consideration, since there was no evidence or allegation that late receipt was due solely to Government mishandling at installation. Moreover, the bidder failed to indicate on envelope that bid was enclosed...