B-230256.2: May 19, 1988

A firm requested reconsideration of its dismissed protest against the Army's rejection of its bid for architect-engineering services. GAO had held that the protest was academic, since the Army agreed to reevaluate all bids. In its request for reconsideration, the protester contended that the: (1) Army's procurement practices in general improperly eliminated small businesses from competition; and (...

B-230256.2: May 19, 1988

Protest of agency's general practices will therefore not be considered. The solicitation was issued under the Brooks Act. Aguirre protested the elimination of its proposal from consideration on the basis that it did not have in-house civil and structural engineering capabilities. To the extent that Aguirre is complaining about actions the Corps may take under future procurements. The matter is pre...