B-223289.2:
Jun 19, 1986
A firm protested the specifications in a Navy solicitation for tug and towing services, contending that they provided an unfair advantage to an incumbent contractor under a similar contract. GAO held that a protester must file a protest alleging solicitation improprieties before bid opening. Since the protester did not file its protest until after bid opening, the protest was untimely. Accordingly...