B-213467: Dec 2, 1983

A firm protested the Navy's rejection of its bid under an invitation for bids (IFB) for electrical consultation services, contending that a specification was unduly restrictive. Under bid protest procedures, a protest based upon alleged defects which are apparent on the face of an IFB must be filed prior to bid opening. Since this protest was filed after that date, it was untimely and not for cons...

B-213467: Dec 2, 1983

DIGEST: PROTEST ALLEGATION THAT AN IFB SPECIFICATION IS UNDULY RESTRICTIVE OF COMPETITION IS UNTIMELY AND NOT FOR CONSIDERATION ON THE MERITS WHERE THE ALLEGED RESTRICTIVENESS WAS APPARENT ON THE FACE OF THE IFB. THE PROTEST WAS NOT FILED UNTIL AFTER BID OPENING. WESTINGHOUSE ESSENTIALLY CONTENDS THE SPECIFICATION WHICH REQUIRES THE TESTING CONSULTANT TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL TEST...