In the course of responding to a Request for Proposals or Request for Quotations , have you ever encountered technical specifications that you regard as unreasonable? Have you ever wondered why the Government included those specifications in the first place and, more generally, whether those specifications are even necessary to fulfill the requirements giving rise to the acquisition? If your company is like most out there, the answer to these questions is a resounding "yes!" What to do next, you ask? A recent case before the Government Accountability Office is instructive.
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