Accountability Bidding Collusion 
Federal News Network
MAY 16, 2024
That’s what the Justice Department’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force tries to discover and prosecute. The term collusion strike force, which is a mouthful. They are able to spot the indicators, the red flags of these collusive schemes and report them. Collusion and so forth. Dan Glad Sure.
Public Contracting Institute
MAY 8, 2024
FAR 6.401 (Sealed Bidding and Competitive Proposals) states: Sealed bidding [using an Invitation for Bids-IFB] and competitive proposals [using a Request for Proposals-RFP], as described in [FAR] parts 14 and 15 , are both acceptable procedures for use under subparts 6.1 , 6.2 ; and, when appropriate, under subpart 6.3
Open Contracting Partnership
JUNE 26, 2024
Concerns were raised over suspicious tendering practices such as short bidding periods, overly rigid specifications, and potential collusion. Open data provides the foundation for these other elements to thrive, enabling citizens, journalists, and authorities to act as watchdogs and hold those in power accountable.
European Law: Public Procurement
OCTOBER 8, 2012
It should be taken into consideration that there is a risk for a strategic use of bid protest mechanisms seems at least twofold. On the other hand, excessive disclosure of information can increase market transparency and be used as a means to collude or to reinforce collusion by tenderers.
Select GCR
MAY 14, 2024
For example, FAR Part 14 deals with the rules and regulations for sealed bidding procurement methods, while Part 45 provides rules on contractors’ obligations and the Government’s remedies, addressing scenarios such as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) situations and bring your own device (BYOD) situations.
How to Crack a Nut
MARCH 28, 2023
The 2020 data strategy stressed that Public procurement data are essential to improve transparency and accountability of public spending, fighting corruption and improving spending quality. However, this does not mean that the PPDS will be (entirely) open data. The Communication itself makes clear that ‘ Different user categories (e.g.
How to Crack a Nut
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
It can be hard for a public buyer to navigate socio-political, sustainability and digitalisation concerns—and these are only some of the ‘non-strictly procurement-related’ concerns and considerations to be taken into account. Such difficulty can be compounded by limited capabilities and by gaps in the required skills.
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