Base Bid

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

This awardee has won multiple consecutive awards from the same agency. Incumbent advantage is common, but repeated wins without rotation may indicate barriers to new entrants.

This contract was awarded on a Saturday. Federal awards are typically processed on business days. Weekend processing may indicate urgency or reduced oversight.

This solicitation received significantly fewer bidders than the historical average for this agency and NAICS code. Sudden drops in competition may indicate restrictive specs.

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.