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Fair and Open Competition in Public Procurement
Fair and open competition in government procurement around the world is good business and good public policy. Competitive pricing, product innovation and performance improvements result from competitive practices and help ensure that government authorities get the best value for the public they serve. Furthermore, transparent and unbiased procurement practices are essential components for open government and a healthy economy.
Government procurement regulations in many countries including the U.S., member states in the European Union, Japan and countries in Latin America, prohibit government agencies from issuing vendor specific procurement solicitations, that call out specific brand or product names. |
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