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On the recordJune 9, 2009
And it is my understanding that in such circumstances, the lowest price bid is selected regardless of the relevant strength of the bidder's qualifications, is that correct?
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins questions the contract award process based on lowest price.

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