established part of federal procurement for at least a century. Protests (sometimes called “challenges” or “remedies proceedings …” abroad) are a recognized bulwark against corruption in the United States, and have become a standard part of procurement … systems around the world, often at the urging of the United States. But new proposals being considered for U.S. government …

Good public procurement practices are a major determinant of the effectiveness of public expenditure. On behalf of … their citizens, governments typically spend as much as 5-20 percent of their gross domestic product on procurement of goods … and services, and effective procurement policies enable better use of government budgets. Good national procurement …

Good public procurement practices are a major determinant of the effectiveness of public expenditure. On behalf of … their citizens, governments typically spend as much as 5-20 percent of their gross domestic product on procurement of goods … and services, and effective procurement policies enable better use of government budgets. Good national procurement …