Link: GAO Opinion Agencies: Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Disposition: Protest sustained. Keywords: Practicable alternative; Solicitation requirements —————————————————————————————————————————– Port of Bellingham, Washington, protested the award of a lease by the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to Port of Newport, Oregon, pursuant to a solicitation for offers (SFO)