A firm protested the Army's rejection of its bid as technically unacceptable and a proposed contract award, contending that: (1) the Army did not allow sufficient time for the preparation of proposals and failed to conduct adequate discussions; (2) the rejection of its proposal must have been for reasons other than those cited; and (3) the awardee's bid was unbalanced. GAO found that: (1) the prot...

PROTEST THAT AGENCY DID NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR THE PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS IS DISMISSED AS UNTIMELY BECAUSE IT WAS NOT FILED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS. PROTEST THAT AGENCY VIOLATED REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE CONDUCT OF DISCUSSIONS IS DENIED SINCE THESE REQUIREMENTS APPLY ONLY WITH RESPECT TO PROPOSALS IN THE COMPETITIVE RANGE AND THE PROTESTER'S PROPOSA...