575-23-710 EHRM Data Center Upgrade for JSA and FDS - Electrical Conduit 3

Only one company submitted a bid. Reduced competition may indicate barriers to entry, poor solicitation visibility, or pre-determined outcomes.

Awarded 2024-09-23 — 7 days before fiscal year end (Sep 30). End-of-year awards often have compressed timelines and reduced oversight.

Awards in this procurement context show high vendor concentration (elevated HHI). A small number of contractors receive a disproportionate share of awards, which may indicate limited market engagement or barriers to entry.

This agency's spending on this type of work increased significantly vs prior years. Rapid spending increases often outpace oversight capacity.