We do theoretically have such a thing in the US, for instance: http://www.findrfp.com/service/search.aspx?s=iphone&t=FE&x=0&y=0 http://www.findrfp.com/service/s

We do theoretically have such a thing in the US, for instance: http://www.findrfp.com/service/search.aspx?s=iphone&t=FE&x=0&y=0 http://www.findrfp.com/service/search.aspx?s=iphone&t=FE... You can also go here and see contracts already awarded (search for "iphone" for instance): http://www.usaspending.gov/ http://www.usaspending.gov/ The US allows "no bid" or "sole source" contracts, which have several problems, not the least of which is rampant cronyism. Note that even the President failed to stop this gravy train: http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/obameter/promise/30/end-no-bid-contracts-above-25000/ http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/obameter/pr... Also, you'd be surprised on how many hours get billed visiting the stakeholders for "face time" and to ensure follow-on work.