Protest Based on Speculative Statements

The protester alleged that the solicitation should have been issued as an invitation for bids rather than as a request for proposals and that the contracting officer was biased against the protester. The protest regarding the type of solicitation was untimely and not for consideration on the merits since it was not filed prior to the date for receipt of initial proposals. Allegations of impropriety in the conduct of procurement were not supported in the record, the protester did not meet the burden of proof, and the protest was denied. Other offerors were not prejudiced by the conduct of a preaward survey of the initial low offeror prior to the receipt of best and final offers.