B-232668.2: Oct 28, 1988

A firm protested the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) rejection of its proposal for rebuilt supplies, contending that DLA: (1) should have accepted its low bid; (2) improperly amended the solicitation after receipt of best and final offers to require new supplies; and (3) should reimburse it for its protest preparation costs. GAO held that: (1) DLA properly rejected the protester's rebuilt assembl...

B-232668.2: Oct 28, 1988

Agency acts properly in refusing to accept offer of rebuilt supplies where solicitation stated that "proposals for rebuilt assemblies will not be considered.". Where a request for best and final offers for supplies is accompanied by a solicitation amendment calling for prices for new material only and stating that proposals for rebuilt supplies would not be considered. Protest of such amendment fi...