Short Bid Preparation Time

The protester objected to the short bidding time, contending that insufficient time was allowed for it to submit an adequate bid. The contracting officer's decision to limit the bid preparation time was reasonable, since there was an urgent need for the services, and the bidders were familiar with the scope of the contract through past procurement efforts of the agency. The agency's decision to select a short period of time for submission of proposals was not arbitrary or capricious.