B-235773: Jun 26, 1989

A firm protested the Navy's rejection of its low bid and contract award for vessel repairs. GAO held that the Navy properly rejected the protester's bid, since it failed to satisfy a material solicitation requirement. Accordingly, the protest was dismissed...

B-235773: Jun 26, 1989

Despite the Navy's notice during discussions that 30 days was required. The proposal was properly rejected. The protest is dismissed. Marisco's proposal was rejected because Marisco stated in its best and final offer (BAFO) that it required a 6-week drydock period as opposed to the 30 days required by the solicitation. In negotiated procurements an agency does not have discretion to disregard an o...