The Pentagon should take a more "aggressive role" in monitoring its contracting officials, according to a recently released report from the Defense Department inspector general's office. DOD contracting officers are not following established procedures when using market research to obtain the best prices from or awarding orders to small businesses, the IG asserts. "The lack of clear guidance for issuing orders using [Federal Supply Schedules] along with contracting officials not seeking competitive quotes and requesting discounts has significantly affected the...
