Robert Burton

I think what you are suggesting is that agencies comply with the current rules, and I think that is absolutely critical.

the government needs to deemphasize the dollars and start looking at the participation rate.

They simply have no recourse if there is no transparency or view into the government decision-making process.

I think it is so important for Congress to start having those transparency requirements imposed on consolidated contracts.

These regulations were designed to protect small businesses, but in practice, agencies have failed to fully implement and comply.

There is no transparency. There is no compliance. And until that is seriously taken by the agencies, I think that the industrial basis is going to be weakened.

I am convinced that strategic sourcing, if it is not done correctly, will actually result in higher prices for the taxpayers in the long run.

I think we need to do away with that whole distinction because consolidated procurements alone are hurting small businesses dramatically.

I think Congress will have to be very aggressive on this subject and will have to exercise increased oversight.

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