B-231895.2: Oct 28, 1988

A firm protested the Air Force's cancellation of a solicitation for roof repair services, contending that: (1) its bid was not unreasonably high; and (2) it was entitled to reimbursement for its bid and protest preparation costs. GAO held that the protester was not entitled to reimbursement for its bid and protest preparation costs, since the Air Force reasonably determined that the low bid signif...

B-231895.2: Oct 28, 1988

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B-231895.2: Oct 28, 1988

Contracting officer's decision to cancel invitation for bids based on unreasonableness of bid prices was proper where the low acceptable bid substantially exceeded the government estimate and there is no showing that the decision to cancel was based on bad faith or fraud on the part of contracting officials. There is no basis for recovery of bid preparation or protest costs where protest is either...