B-284170,B-284170.2,B-284170.3: Mar 3, 2000

Protest of contracting agency's authority to conduct procurement for lease of office space is denied where record shows that General Services Administration has delegated leasing authority to contracting agency. 2. Protest challenging city-wide geographic area of consideration in solicitation for lease of office space based on allegations that agency failed to consult with local officials and give...

B-284170,B-284170.2,B-284170.3: Mar 3, 2000

A firm protested the terms of a Forest Service solicitation for office space, contending that the Forest Service: (1) did not have the contracting authority to procure office space; (2) failed to consult with local officials or consider their views regarding the location of the leased space; and (3) failed to give adequate consideration to space located in the central business area (CBA). GAO held...