B-220413: Feb 19, 1986

A firm protested the Air Force's post-bid-opening solicitation cancellation, contending that: (1) the solicitation's failure to indicate estimated quantities instead of fixed quantities did not prejudice the bidders; and (2) the Air Force could meet its needs by awarding the contract. The protester also claimed reimbursement of its bid preparation costs. GAO has held that: (1) the use of specifica...

B-220413: Feb 19, 1986

BIDS - INVITATION FOR BIDS - CANCELLATION - AFTER BID OPENING - NOT REQUIRED - DEFECTIVE SOLICITATION DIGEST: POST-BID OPENING CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATION BASED ON AGENCY DETERMINATION THAT A REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITIES SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED INSTEAD OF A CONTRACT SPECIFYING FIXED QUANTITIES IS UNREASONABLE WHERE (1) SOLICITATION INCLUDED "ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS OF EQUIPMENT" C...