In many instances, yes, and I've talked about the number that we've received in the last year—18 this fiscal year—but there are also omnibus or blanket NSEs in place that you've heard my colleagues describe that they need for their business purposes. Sometimes, the mandate of a department means that the very nature of its work means that national security has to apply, but, again, I reiterate that competition is still the norm under our laws and regulations.
On February 23rd, 2017. See this statement in context.