B-280988,B-280988.2: Dec 17, 1998

A-76 is untimely where request for proposals specifically stated that technical considerations are more important than cost. Protest was filed after the closing date for receipt of proposals. 2. A-76 because agency allegedly failed to satisfy threshold conditions is untimely where protester either knew or should have known of the basis for its protest before the closing date for receipt of proposa...

B-280988,B-280988.2: Dec 17, 1998

Two firms protested the Army's cancellation of a solicitation for drug testing, contending that: (1) the Army's evaluation of technical proposals was unreasonable; (2) the Army's cost comparison was improper; and (3) the Army failed to follow requirements for comparison of a best value commercial offer. GAO held that: (1) the Army evaluated the proposals in accordance with the announced evaluatio...