B-270275:
Feb 21, 1996
A firm protested the Coast Guard's rejection of its bid for survey and dredging services, contending that the Coast Guard improperly rejected its bid as materially unbalanced. GAO held that the Coast Guard improperly rejected the protester's bid, since: (1) its bid was low; and (2) its acceptance would not have resulted in an improper advance payment. Accordingly, the protest was sustained, and GA...