Protest Alleging Erroneous Bid Evaluation

A firm protested certain actions under an agency procurement alleging an erroneous bid evaluation. The agency invited bids to establish a Federal Supply Schedule for gas and electric domestic water heaters of various styles and capacities. The protest was denied because award evaluation may not be based on information furnished after bid prices are revealed when information differs from that submitted with the bid. Evaluation basis in the invitation for bids is controlling and the protesting bidder relied on contrary oral advice and past practices at its own risk.