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The $755 Billion Market With a Completion Problem: Federal Contracting Inefficiencies Over 20 Years
Over the past two decades, the federal government has built one of the largest and most resilient contractor markets in the world. In fiscal year 2024 alone, federal procurement obligations reached approximately $755 billion, continuing a steady upward trend from roughly $550 billion in 2018. This growth underscores a critical reality: federal contracting is not a marginal activity—it is central to how the government operates. Yet despite its scale and importance, federal con
Josiah Pope
2 days ago4 min read
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