B-231103: Aug 26, 1988

A firm protested a Navy solicitation and contract award for motor vehicle operation, contending that the Navy: (1) grossly underestimated the number of work hours required to perform the contract; (2) acted in bad faith, since it deliberately manipulated historical data, used an erroneous wage determination, and failed to disclose all relevant information to bidders; and (3) should have rejected t...

B-231103: Aug 26, 1988

Inclusion in solicitation of allegedly inaccurate estimates of level of effort necessary to perform work requirements is not a material solicitation defect where other more pertinent information is provided in solicitation which allows the bidders to prepare their bids intelligently and on a common basis. Allegation that contracting officials acted in bad faith in conduct of procurement is denied...