The heated debate about Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) government contracts has followed a fairly steady script for several years, with vendors arguing that the technique is being improperly used on a widespread basis and is stymying innovation; the government replying that there is no LPTA mandate and that the issue’s somewhat overblown.
Source: House wants new study of LPTA contracts | Jared Serbu | FederalNewsRadio.com
Larry Allen: How contractors are making the most of recent federal budget
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