B-215993: Dec 31, 1984

A firm protested an Army contract award, arguing that, since its price for the basic quantity was lowest, it should have received the award. GAO noted that the solicitation stated that there were other factors to be considered in the overall price evaluation besides the basic quantity price. Since the price evaluation was based on the stated scheme, award was proper. GAO also held that the protest...

B-215993: Dec 31, 1984

WHERE A SOLICITATION CLEARLY SPECIFIES THAT BIDS WILL BE EVALUATED BY TOTALING THE PRICES FOR BASIC AND OPTION QUANTITIES. IS NOT IN LINE FOR AWARD. GAO WILL NOT CONSIDER A PROTEST. ALLEGING THAT AN EVALUATION SCHEME INCLUDING PRICES FOR OPTION QUANTITIES IS IMPROPER BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT MAY NOT EXERCISE THE OPTION. AC ASSERTS THAT BECAUSE ITS PRICE FOR THE BASIC QUANTITY IS LOW AND THE ARMY MAY...