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Is the Bidding Process the Same for Private and Government Contracts?<\/h1>\n
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There are key differences in the bidding process between private and government contracts. Competitive bidding for procurement aims for the best value in both cases, but federal contracting is more formal and regulated.<\/p>\r\n

The bidding process for business enterprises has two types of contracts:<\/p>\r\n