I think this is actually one of the most important issues coming out of this audit. It is that a lowest-price-compliant approach is appropriate when you're buying existing equipment, the off-the-shelf type. But when you're into developmental projects, I question whether that is the most appropriate approach. I would certainly encourage National Defence and Public Works to give some thought to that. When they're into these very large, complex acquisitions, it may be difficult to establish all of the requirements.
As we've seen, requirements have moved, and have been elaborated, with more thought and specification being given to them over several years. So how can you put out a bid in year one when the requirements are going to be moving and refined like that? I really think there needs to be a different approach taken in those cases.