Feds losing leverage by ‘bypassing’ key step to expedite submarine purchase, say former senior public servants

Not using the request for proposal process creates the 'risk it will be almost like a sole source situation,' says Clem Srour. But the Defence Investment Agency says the alternate proposal preparation instructions 'function similarly.'
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr oversees the Defence Investment Agency, which is spearheading the submarine procurement.

The federal government's decision to use different guidelines for the coming multibillion-dollar submarine contract is a "huge issue" that can hinder its ability to deliver best value for taxpayers, say former senior public servants who previously led major defence procureme...

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