2021-06-21 // day precision
One contractor quote is not a requirement package
Posted by Dan Cary
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A skeptical judge reacts to a mission partner offering one contractor quote as the requirement package. A member discusses perceived supplier influence on requirements and adds a brand-name requirements meme. These are preserved as participants’ statements, not independently verified allegations.
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2021-06-21 — Timothy Wilhelm:
That is absolutely a real thing. Especially in the systems would where you have A&AS contractors working side by side with the Government. Somehow their own supplies and services are ending up in the requirements.
2021-06-21 — Timothy Wilhelm:
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Topics: Early Years, June 2021, requirements, brand names, competition