The US government continues to offer opportunities as the
largest public procurement marketplace. But with the rewards come
risks – from adjustments in procurement methods and
competition to new compliance requirements and active enforcement.
This article summarises the key trends and developments in US
government procurement.
Issues Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is influencing US public
procurement during at least the first half of 2020. The US
government is seeking to prioritise the procurement of critical
health and medical resources. Other aspects of the response to the
pandemic, such as reduced access to government facilities or state
and local orders restricting business activity, are disrupting the
performance of public contracts.
