B-209255: Jan 24, 1983

A firm protested the rejection of its low bid as nonresponsive under an invitation for bids (IFB) issued by the Army for intradepot transporters. The Army determined the protester to be nonresponsive because its bid included several terms and conditions not authorized in the IFB which materially affected the rights and liabilities of the government. In response, the protester requested that its te...

B-209255: Jan 24, 1983

DIGEST: BID WHICH OFFERED A 30-DAY BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD WHEN A 60-DAY ACCEPTANCE PERIOD WAS REQUIRED IN INVITATION FOR BIDS IS NONRESPONSIVE. AN IFB REQUIREMENT THAT A BID REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR ACCEPTANCE BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR A PRESCRIBED TIME PERIOD TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD IS A MATERIAL REQUIREMENT. THE REJECTION OF AMCON'S BID WAS PROPER...