USMS- CSO Office Flooring & Paint 2

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

This contract was awarded without competitive bidding (Not Competed Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures). While non-competitive awards are legal under FAR 6.302, they bypass price competition.

The Government Accountability Office has identified contract management challenges in this agency's operational area, recommending strengthened management controls. This is a systemic observation about the procurement environment, not a reflection on any individual contract or contractor.