  Expansions in the size and scope of public procurement across the Atlantic
have increased calls for accountability of democratic governments. Indefinite
Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts by their very nature are less
transparent but serve as major tools of public procurement in both the European
and American economies. This paper utilizes a cross-Atlantic perspective to
discuss common challenges faced by governments and contracting entities while
highlighting the need for balancing transparency with efficiency to avoid
negative economic outcomes. It concludes by discussing and providing potential
solutions to certain common challenges.
