B-278965: Apr 20, 1998

A firm protested a General Services Administration (GSA) solicitation for office space, contending that the solicitation improperly restricted the delineated area for the acquisition to the central business area (CBA). GAO held that GSA reasonably determined that: (1) there would be adequate competition within the CBA; and (2) its need would be met within the delineated area. Accordingly, the prot...

B-278965: Apr 20, 1998

Which was intended to promote economic growth within major central cities. That location in CBA is part of the government's needs. Helmsman is the current lessor of space occupied by DCMC. Helmsman's building is located in the business district of Towson. GSA responded that it was required to compete the requirement. GSA then consulted with Baltimore City officials to help define the boundaries of...