B-203807:
Nov 9, 1981
A firm protested an Army invitation for bids (IFB) for the lease, installation, and maintenance of five computers. The protester alleged that the IFB required bidders to bid on all equipment, maintenance, software, and support and that the IFB, therefore, improperly eliminated anyone except the manufacturer from bidding on the procurement. GAO stated that the alleged improper requirement was appar...