B-204249:
Aug 24, 1981
A firm protested the rejection of its late proposal by the Veterans Administration. The proposal, for the supply of medical equipment, was sent via U.S. Postal Service Express Mail but was not received by VA until 1 day after the designated closing date for the submission of proposals. As a result, VA deemed the proposal late and would not consider the firm for award. The firm conceded that the pr...