US defense agency bypasses competition for $16 million engineering contract

A US defense agency awarded a $16 million contract for engineering services. It chose one company, Peraton, without opening the bid to full competition.

Governments usually try to get multiple bids for contracts this size. When they do not, it means they see a specific need that only one company can fill, or they need it fast. This contract shows a US defense agency is committing to a single vendor for specialized engineering work.