For those looking for something more focused in terms of plotline and scope within the same genre, David Simon also wrote and produced The Corner (2000) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0224853/
No, the structural/legislative design of the GSA protects it from penalties because most of Gov't procurement is routed through its offices both Military (with caveats of course) & Civilian. The GSA spends money to reduce spending.