B-232532: Jan 10, 1989

A firm protested a Navy contract award for recorder and reproducer systems, contending that the Navy: (1) should have awarded it the contract, since it submitted the low bid; (2) improperly amended the solicitation after submission of best and final offers and improperly reopened competition for a second round of final offers; and (3) improperly disclosed bid prices or the order of standing to the...

B-232532: Jan 10, 1989

Protest issues are considered abandoned where agency's report specifically addresses arguments raised in initial protest. Contention that amendment of solicitation after submission of best and final offers (BAFO) which led to the reopening of competition for a second round of BAFOs was improper. Is untimely when asserted after the closing date for receipt of the second round of BAFOs. PROCUREMENT...