B-233493.2: May 18, 1989

A firm protested the Navy's rejection of its bid as late, contending that it timely delivered its bid to the designated location. GAO held that: (1) since the bid recorder had control of the bid by the scheduled opening time, the Navy should have considered it for award; (2) the bid opening officer did not declare that receipt of bids was closed; and (3) the Navy should terminate its contract with...

B-233493.2: May 18, 1989

Procurement - Sealed Bidding - Hand-carried bids - Late submission - Acceptance criteria Hand-carried bid which was brought to the designated place for hand carried bids and placed in the Navy's control at the exact time. Called for in the solicitation and prior to any declaration that the time for receipt of bids had passed is not late as the Federal Acquisition Regulation does not require that a...