When you mention
the statements of requirements
statement of requirements that means that when I provide you with all of the information and tell you that I will be going to see Mr. Williston, he then gives me the go-ahead. When the three department representatives sit down together, it means that the specifications have already been set. Your role is to ensure that the process is transparent, whether it is a sole source contract or, possibly, an expression of interest and qualification. When you have the specs in hand, it means that the criteria have already been established.
My question is clear. It is true that some things were done in the past. However, we are looking at the procurement policy. Do you not think that there should be some earlier involvement by Public Works and Government Services Canada? The navy has a public process. Do you not think that you are involved in that process?