Grace Meng actually said...

"I think it is time to raise comment to take a wholesale look at the procurement system, and especially look at commercial item contracting because the government is missing out on increased competitio..."

"Our Committee has long acknowledged the critical role small businesses play in the $500 billion a year federal marketplace."

"As more federal agencies adopt the Strategic Sourcing Initiative, questions are arising about whether the SSI promotes competition."

"Thank you all for being here this morning."