https://www.gao.gov/products/140509

B-238131: Jan 29, 1990

A firm protested any contract award under a Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) solicitation for an ultrasonic cleaner, contending that the specifications restricted competition by requiring an item that: (1) few manufacturers used; and (2) was more expensive than its equal product. GAO held that the protester untimely protested after bid opening against alleged solicitation improprieties. Accor...

https://www.gao.gov/products/465625

B-238131: Jan 29, 1990

PROCUREMENT - Bid Protests - GAO procedures - Protest timeliness - Apparent solicitation improprieties DIGEST: Protest challenging an alleged impropriety apparent from the face of a solicitation is untimely where filed after the closing date for receipt of proposals. BPA rejected Sonicor's offer based on a determination that it was technically unacceptable. The IFB was issued September 8. The RFP...