B-203579: Jun 29, 1981

A firm protested the General Services Administration (GSA) cancellation and follow-on resolicitation of a construction project. Under the first procurement, the protester submitted the only offer. However, GSA rejected the bid on the ground that its price was excessive. The procurement was subsequently resolicited. A protest by the firm to GSA was received 5 hours after bid opening. Since the firm...

B-203579: Jun 29, 1981

DIGEST: WHERE INITIAL PROTEST OF CANCELLATION AND FOLLOW-ON REPROCUREMENT IS UNTIMELY FILED WITH CONTRACTING AGENCY. GAO WILL NOT CONSIDER PROTEST WHEN SUBSEQUENTLY FILED WITH GAO. CARROLL'S PROTEST IS UNTIMELY AND NOT FOR CONSIDERATION ON THE MERITS. CARROLL'S BID WAS REJECTED BY GSA ON NOVEMBER 26. ON THE GROUND THAT CARROLL'S PRICE WAS EXCESSIVE. THE PROCUREMENT WAS LATER RESOLICITED WITH A 2 P...