https://www.gao.gov/products/121630

B-209910: Jun 13, 1983

A firm protested the award of a negotiated contract for the purchase of two new vehicles by the Alaska Railroad. The protester claimed that its proposal was improperly determined to be outside the competitive range. Because the protester's proposal did not meet the solicitation specifications, the agency held discussions with the protester and a more detailed description of its product was request...

https://www.gao.gov/products/474518

B-209910: Jun 13, 1983

GAO IS UNABLE TO SAY THAT THERE WAS NO RATIONAL BASIS FOR PROCURING AGENCY'S ULTIMATE DECISION WHICH EXCLUDED PROTESTER'S PROPOSAL FROM COMPETITIVE RANGE FOR "CONTAINER AND TRAILER HANDLING VEHICLES.". MERE STATEMENT OF INTENTION WAS UNACCEPTABLE RESPONSE. AGENCY REQUEST WAS IN ACCORD WITH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WHICH SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED ALL OFFERORS TO PROVIDE "DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS WITH ILLUS...