https://www.gao.gov/products/123917

B-214840: Apr 16, 1984

A firm objected to a proposed Navy requirement regarding future purchase requisitions of a certain type of product, contending that the requirement is overly restrictive and that the Navy may unfairly circumvent proper competitive procurement procedures. GAO does not review the propriety of future solicitations under bid protest procedures. Accordingly, the protest was dismissed as premature...

https://www.gao.gov/products/478680

B-214840: Apr 16, 1984

DIGEST: PROTEST IS PREMATURE WHERE IT DOES NOT CONCERN IMMEDIATE PROCUREMENT BUT INSTEAD CHALLENGES RESTRICTIVENESS OF POSSIBLE FUTURE SOLICITATIONS. MCA BELIEVES THAT THE PROPOSED REQUIREMENT IS RESTRICTIVE AND REQUESTS THAT OUR OFFICE NOT PERMIT ITS USE. MCA'S OBJECTIONS ARE PREMATURE. MCA IS SPECULATING THAT THE NAVY'S FUTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR FLAME SPRAY POWDER WILL BE RESTRICTIVELY MET THROUGH...