B-192439: Nov 30, 1978

ALLEGATION THAT AWARD OF CONTRACT WAS RESULT OF INADEQUATE AND UNFAIR COMPETITION BECAUSE AN ALTERNATIVE PRODUCT NOT AVAILABLE TO PROTESTER WAS CONSIDERED FOR AWARD IS UNTIMELY BECAUSE SOLICITATION PROVIDED CLEAR AND UNCONTRADICTABLE NOTICE TO OFFERORS THAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS WOULD BE CONSIDERED. PROTEST AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE JET FUEL PRODUCT IS DENIED BECAUSE CONSIDERATION WAS IN...

B-192439: Nov 30, 1978

The protester alleged that the award of a contract was the result of inadequate and unfair competition because an alternative product not available to the protester was considered for award. This protest was untimely since it was not filed prior to the date set for receipt of proposals. The solicitation clearly provided for the consideration of specified alternative products. The fact that the pro...