B-211937: Nov 14, 1983

A firm protested the rejection of its bid and the award of a contract by the Defense Logistics Agency to another firm. The protester's bid was rejected because it did not conform to a requirement that the equipment supplied be new rather than refurbished. The protester contended that it had previously supplied refurbished equipment to the Government and that the rejection of its bid was arbitrary...

B-211937: Nov 14, 1983

OVERHAULED ITEMS WAS PROPERLY REJECTED AS UNACCEPTABLE UNDER TERMS OF SOLICITATION. THE CONTRACT PRICE IS $255.39 PER ITEM. THE SOLICITATION WAS ISSUED ON DECEMBER 17. THESE CLAUSES BASICALLY PROVIDE THAT SUPPLIES AND COMPONENTS FURNISHED UNDER THE CONTRACT ARE REQUIRED TO BE NEW (NOT USED OR RECONDITIONED. THERE WAS NO PROVISION IN THE SOLICITATION AUTHORIZING THE FURNISHING OF ANYTHING BUT NEW M...