B-214162.2: Mar 20, 1984

A firm requested reconsideration of a decision in which its protest was dismissed by GAO as untimely filed. The protest was untimely because it was not filed by the closing date for receipt of proposals. The protester contended that solicitation amendments extended the closing date and, therefore, extended the deadline for the filing of timely protests. GAO disagreed, stating that protests must be...

B-214162.2: Mar 20, 1984

DIGEST: PRIOR DECISION DISMISSING PROTEST AS UNTIMELY IS AFFIRMED ON RECONSIDERATION WHERE THE PROTESTER FAILED TO FILE PROTEST AGAINST AGENCY FAILURE TO FURNISH COPY OF SOLICITATION. THE EXISTENCE OF WHICH WAS PUBLISHED IN THE COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY. WHICH WAS ANNOUNCED IN THE COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY (CBD). IS TIMELY BECAUSE IT WAS FILED PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 7. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT GAO CONSIDER A...