B-214122: Feb 27, 1984

A firm protested a Department of the Interior contract award for an aircraft, complaining that its bid was improperly rejected as late. The protester contended that, although it was on the bidders list, it did not receive a copy of the solicitation until the day before bid opening and then made every effort to submit its bid on time. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure the timely arrival o...

B-214122: Feb 27, 1984

A LATE HAND-CARRIED BID MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THERE IS A SHOWING THAT WRONGFUL GOVERNMENT ACTION WAS THE PARAMOUNT CAUSE OF THE LATENESS. 2. THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT IS NOT IMPROPER MERELY BECAUSE A CONTRACTING AGENCY FAILED TO SEND A BIDDER A SOLICITATION WHERE THERE IS NO EVIDENCE TO SUGGEST THAT THE AGENCY'S FAILURE WAS DELIBERATE. KEY AIRLINES ALLEGES THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE FAULTED FOR TH...