Includes our comments on :
- Aspects of the Circular Require Clarification
- We recognize that OFPP sees a value in Category Management and intends to institutionalize Category Management principles across the Government. However, clarification of the Government’s approach, as set forth in the proposed Circular, is needed.
- Consideration of Small Businesses Should Be Required
- More consideration of small businesses is needed.
- BIC Sourcing Solutions Must Be Readily Attainable
- The Circular does not address how competitions for BIC preferred and BIC mandatory sourcing solutions will be conducted.