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[Protest Against GSA Procedures Under Solicitation for Retaining Ring Pliers]

B-232158: Nov 23, 1988

A firm protested a General Services Administration (GSA) solicitation for pliers, contending that GSA improperly: (1) used competitive negotiations rather than sealed bids; and (2) set aside only 5 of the 32 line items exclusively for small businesses. GAO held that the solicitation did not prejudice the protester, since: (1) GSA obtained full and open competition; and (2) all the bidders GSA cons...

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B-232158, Nov 23, 1988, 88-2 CPD 509

B-232158: Nov 23, 1988

PROCUREMENT - Competitive Negotiation - Use - Criteria DIGEST: Protest of agency's use of competitive negotiation rather than sealed bidding is denied where the agency obtained full and open competition under the solicitation and the protester has not shown that it was prejudiced. The contracts were to meet the needs of federal agencies using GSA as a supply source for the period December 1. Items...

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