In 2015, the Navy awarded a contract to HCS Inc to repair a leak in an 8″ water line. After work began, it was discovered that the leak was in a 4″ line that intersected the 8″ line. Since the 4″ line was no longer needed, the Navy instructed HCS to cap the 4″ line, thus solving the leakage problem.
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
An ‘ombudsman’ is an official charged with addressing and/or investigating the interests of individuals’ or companies’