As I mentioned, I can't comment on the validity of the reasons given for non-competitive awarding of contracts. I mentioned earlier that there are sometimes very good reasons or valid reasons based on trade agreements that will allow the government or an institution to award contracts in a non-competitive manner, particularly to meet urgent needs.
I would need more information if I wanted to take a position on the propriety of action taken or determine whether or not a contract was awarded in a non-competitive manner. I don't want to dodge the question, but I can't comment on all past contracts Public Services and Procurement Canada has awarded.