B-214467: Jun 27, 1984

A firm protested the rejection of its bid under an Army solicitation, contending that the Army improperly rejected the bid as nonresponsive. The protester also claimed reimbursement for bid preparation costs. The protester: (1) interpreted the solicitation as requiring completion of the contract within 60 days; (2) bid a performance period of 60 days; (3) noted that the Army had awarded it contrac...

B-214467: Jun 27, 1984

BID OFFERING PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF 60 DAYS WAS PROPERLY REJECTED AS NONRESPONSIVE. IF THERE IS ONE. IS MINOR. IN WHICH CASE THE GOVERNMENT'S TRANSPORTATION COSTS WERE TO BE EVALUATED. BOTH TO AND FROM CONTRACTOR'S PLANT." - THE SECOND SPECIAL PROVISION STATED THAT "ALL SERVICES ARE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 50 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER COMMENCEMENT DATE AS SHOWN ON THE JOB ORDER." - THE INVITATION...