The U.S. Government Accountability Office could not find direct evidence to back up private firm claims of unfairness in U.S. Dept. of Energy contracting processes, but it recommends more openness to ensure its procurements can continue to draw bidders, the agency says in a new report.
DOE is one of the largest federal civilian contracting agencies, relying on contractors for everything from energy development and weapons system management to massive legacy waste cleanup projects.