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[Protest of Specifications Under Navy RFP]

B-214191: Aug 27, 1984

A firm protested a Navy contract award and the unduly restrictive specifications which the Navy used in the procurement. It also claimed reimbursement for its loss of income and profits and proposal preparation costs. The solicitation, as amended, required a brand name product, because the Navy determined that no other products were equal to the brand name required. GAO found that the protester fa...

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B-214191, AUG 27, 1984, 84-2 CPD 227

B-214191: Aug 27, 1984

PROTEST ALLEGING THAT A BRAND NAME PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WAS UNDULY RESTRICTIVE IS DENIED WHERE AGENCY SHOWS THAT AT THE TIME THE DECISION WAS MADE. THERE IS NO LEGAL BASIS FOR ALLOWING AN UNSUCCESSFUL OFFEROR TO RECOVER LOST INCOME OR PROFITS. PROTESTER'S CLAIM FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS IS DENIED BECAUSE THERE IS NO SHOWING THAT THE GOVERNMENT ACTED ARBITRARILY OR CAPRICIOUSLY IN RELATION TO...

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