B-216709: May 13, 1985

A firm protested the Navy's cancellation of a solicitation for torpedo fueling stands after bid opening, contending that the Navy: (1) had not cited a sufficient basis for cancellation; and (2) did not have to cancel the solicitation after discovering that certain specifications were defective, because the defects could have been remedied through negotiations. The Navy cancelled the solicitation b...

B-216709: May 13, 1985

GAO WILL NOT SUBSTITUTE ITS JUDGEMENT ABOUT THE ADEQUACY OF THE SPECIFICATIONS. FRI WAS THE APPARENT LOW. RESPONSIVE BIDDER UNDER THE SOLICITATION WHEN BIDS WERE OPENED IN APRIL OF 1984. SBA INFORMED THE AGENCY THAT IT WAS FAVORABLY CONSIDERING THE ISSUANCE OF A COC. PROVIDES THAT AFTER BIDS HAVE BEEN OPENED. UNLESS THERE IS A COMPELLING REASON TO REJECT ALL BIDS AND CANCEL THE INVITATION. 48 C.F...