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GAO: To Get More Competition DoD Should Act Earlier in Acquisition Process

GAO: To Get More Competition DoD Should Act Earlier in Acquisition Process

by | May 6, 2014 | Asia - Other, Bases & Infrastructure, China, Daily Rapid Fire, Launch Vehicles, Russia, Satellites & Sensors, Science - Basic Research, Soldier's Gear, Think Tanks, USA

* The US Government Accountability Office is trying to figure out why DoD and the services issue so many noncompetitive contracts and task orders. The agency thinks that recently-introduced rules that kick in when only one offer is received apply too late in the...