Agencies may purchase this software using the strategy and procurement vehicle they believe will best enable them to meet their needs in a timely and effective manner following the competition requirements associated with the procurement vehicle being used to conduct the acquisition.

WHITEHOUSE: Circular No. A-127 -- Transmittal Memorandum No. 2 (Financial Management Systems) | The White House

The purchase will provide Toshiba with insider access to the hard-to-crack electric-utility procurement process.

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