B-216026:
Sep 10, 1984
A firm protested the Coast Guard's rejection of its bid as nonresponsive because it allowed an acceptance period of 30 days, whereas the invitation for bids (IFB) required a minimum acceptance period of 60 days. The protester argued that its bid should be construed as offering the government 30 days in addition to the required 60 days. It also contended that, because contract performance was to st...