Accountability Bidding Collusion 
Whistleblower Network News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
collectively Dell), located in Austin, Texas, agreed to pay $2,300,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting non-competitive bids to the U.S. This settlement demonstrates the department’s commitment to hold accountable those who overcharge the government through collusion or other unlawful conduct.”
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.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Federal News Network
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
billion in federal contracts in fiscal 2023, with the Defense Department being the company’s biggest customer, accounting for more than $653 million, according to USAspending.gov. Multiple emails to Carahsoft’s attorney, Richard Conway of Blank Rome, also weren’t returned. Carahsoft won more than $1.4
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.
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.
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
111 
Let's personalize your content