https://www.gao.gov/products/134105

B-227677: Oct 5, 1987

A firm protested the Air Force's cancellation after bid opening of a small business set-aside solicitation for battery carts and chargers, contending that the cancellation was arbitrary and capricious. The protester also claimed reimbursement for its bid and protest preparation costs. GAO held that: (1) the Air Force properly cancelled the solicitation after it determined that the brand-name speci...

https://www.gao.gov/products/421593

B-227677: Oct 5, 1987

The procuring agency has a compelling reason to cancel the solicitation after bid opening because it is in the best interest of the government to enhance competition. Aero contends that the cancellation was arbitrary and capricious and undermines the integrity of the procurement process. The requirement was solicited using two-step sealed bidding procedures. The request for technical proposals (RF...