Labyrinthine federal procurement system too complex: watchdog

Long processes, problematic procurement tools, and security clearances were noted as the top complaints of both federal officials and suppliers in the last year.
Procurement ombudsman Alexander Jeglic released his first report Oct. 3. Mr. Jeglic was appointed in April for a five-year term.

The complexity of the federal procurement system is hands down the top problem ombudsman Alexander Jeglic and his team hear from both suppliers and federal officials, says Mr. Jeglic, which is why he highlighted it in his office’s annual report, released ea...

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