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B-212775.3, APR 9, 1984

B-212775.3: Apr 9, 1984

AN UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDER IS NOT ENTITLED TO ANTICIPATED PROFITS EVEN IF THE FIRM SHOULD HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE CONTRACT. 2. AN UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDER IS ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR ITS BID PREPARATION COSTS WHERE THE AGENCY ACTED IN AN ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS MANNER WITH RESPECT TO THE CLAIMANT'S BID. THE BIDDER OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE CONTRACT. HOFFMAN MAINTAINED THAT IT WAS THE LOW RE...

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[Claim for Anticipated Profits and Bid Preparation Costs]

B-212775.3: Apr 9, 1984

A firm claimed bid preparation costs and anticipated profits from the Corps of Engineers as a result of a protest that was sustained in its favor. GAO had recommended that the Corps terminate a contract and make award to the protester because the Corps had improperly canceled a solicitation to the detriment of the protester. The Corps advised GAO that termination would be impractical and the prote...

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