EPA wants controls on sole-source contracts

Environmental Protection Agency officials are adding a “second set of eyes” to ensure noncompetitive contracts have all the necessary signatures before they are awarded, according to a recent letter.

By July 31, EPA will put new internal controls over sole-source procurements valued at more than $550,000, which require several officials' signatures before award. The agency will revise its acquisition handbook to require contracting staff members one level above the contracting officer to review and approve justifications for sole-source procurements.

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