B-249493: Sep 16, 1992

A firm protested the Department of State's rejection of its bid for vehicle transportation. GAO held that acquisitions for one-time shipments fell outside of the formal procurement process and were not subject to its bid protest jurisdiction. Accordingly, the protest was dismissed...

B-249493: Sep 16, 1992

These vehicles are needed to equip the newly installed American embassies in these capital cities. Diplomatic Supply was found to be the high-priced offeror. Its proposal was also found to lack specific pricing for transport between Antwerp and Riga. Because the procurement is a negotiation for a spot movement. Spot movement acquisitions have been excepted from our bid protest review because they...