B-218622.4: Nov 13, 1985

A firm requested reconsideration of the denial of its claim for bid preparation costs under an Agency for International Development solicitation, contending that a previous decision on the procurement supported its claim. GAO found that, because the protester did not have a substantial chance of receiving the award, it was not entitled to bid preparation expenses. Accordingly, the denial of the cl...

B-218622.4: Nov 13, 1985

CONTRACTS - NEGOTIATION - OFFERS OR PROPOSALS - PREPARATION - COSTS - DENIED DIGEST: GAO AFFIRMS PRIOR DECISION THAT PROTESTER WAS NOT ENTITLED TO PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS SINCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER WHICH OFFERORS COMPETED WAS DEFECTIVE SUCH THAT NO AWARD COULD PROPERLY BE MADE. CLAIM MUST BE DENIED SINCE LEGAL STANDARD FOR PAYMENT OF THESE COSTS REQUIRES THAT CLAIMANT HAVE A SUBSTA...