https://www.gao.gov/products/141450

B-239016: May 17, 1990

A firm protested the Army's cancellation of a solicitation for electrical connector covers, contending that: (1) the Army improperly cancelled the solicitation; and (2) it deserved the award because the Army exposed its bid price. GAO held that the Army reasonably determined that the: (1) solicitation was defective, which was a basis for cancellation; and (2) protester was not prejudiced because i...

https://www.gao.gov/products/456518

B-239016: May 17, 1990

PROCUREMENT - Sealed Bidding - Invitations for bids - Cancellation - Justification DIGEST: Contracting agency properly canceled solicitation where the failed to state that the item being procured was subject to a qualification requirement and the agency did not provide bidders with a reasonable opportunity to demonstrate the acceptability of their products prior to bid opening. Rhimco contends tha...