OMB Printing Proposal Is Controversial

Competition might also be restricted in other ways, according to DiMario. For example the OMB's current request for bids to print the 2004 U.S. budget restricts competition to within a 50 mile radius of Washington, DC.

Cooper points out that a geographical restriction would be beneficial for small printers. For example, a military base would be able to purchase printing from a local printer under the OMB's proposal, thus further benefitting a small printer located near the base.