B-211942,B-211942.2: Oct 24, 1983

Two firms protested a contract award by the Army to another firm, alleging that they were excluded from bidding. Prior to the scheduled bid opening, both protesters were notified orally that an amendment to the solicitation would be issued and that the bid opening date would be extended. The contracting officer did not become aware of the proposed amendment until the scheduled bid opening date, de...

B-211942,B-211942.2: Oct 24, 1983

FACT THAT BID OPENING IS NOT EXTENDED DOES NOT REQUIRE RESOLICITATION WHERE THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF A CONSCIOUS OR DELIBERATE EFFORT TO EXCLUDE THE PROTESTERS FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE COMPETITION AND WHERE ADEQUATE COMPETITION WAS RECEIVED WHICH RESULTED IN REASONABLE PRICES. WERE ORALLY INFORMED BY A CONTRACT SPECIALIST AT FORT SHERIDAN THAT THE SOLICITATION WOULD BE AMENDED AND THE BID OPENING...