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B-225140.2: Mar 18, 1987

A firm protested a contract award for guided missile telemetry sections, contending that: (1) it interpreted the procuring agency's request for offer revival and updated proposals as a request for best and final offers; and (2) the agency improperly rejected its reduced bid without holding discussions. GAO held that the agency properly: (1) awarded the contract on the basis of initial proposals; a...

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B-225140.2: Mar 18, 1987

AGENCY WAS NOT REQUIRED TO CONDUCT DISCUSSIONS UPON RECEIPT OF THE LOWER PRICE IN VIEW OF THE RELATIVELY SMALL MONETARY SAVINGS. THE PROTEST IS DENIED. AYDIN VECTOR WAS AWARDED THE CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ITS INITIAL PROPOSAL. MICROCOM CONTENDS THAT THE AGENCY'S ORAL REQUEST FOR OFFER REVIVAL WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A REQUEST THAT ITS PROPOSAL BE UPDATED. THE PROTESTER ARGUES THAT THE AGENCY WAS OBLIG...