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Dell Whistleblower Suit Leads to $4.3 Million Settlement over Non-Competitive Bids to the Army

Whistleblower Network News

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. Million Settlement over Non-Competitive Bids to the Army appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. and Dell Federal Systems L.P.

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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

The Procurement ClassRoom

Limited Competition : An RFQ may be restricted to the local market when the required goods or services are readily available locally. While it aligns with Liberia’s approach, the Model Law places greater emphasis on transparency, the documentation of justification for using restricted bidding, and minimizing disruptions to competition.

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How Meeting Intelligence Helps Implementation Specialists Anticipate New Opportunities

GovSpend

For implementation specialists helping government agencies adopt new workflow management tools like CRM systems, HR performance platforms, or payroll and accounting software, timing is everything. Spending & POs give you historical purchasing data down to the line item, enabling you to price your services competitively.

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GAO Won't Hear Protest Over Canceled DOD Sole-Source Deal

Government Contracts

Government Accountability Office has rejected a protest over the Defense Health Agency canceling a company's contract to instead seek competitive bids, saying the company ultimately sought the award of a sole-source deal, a position the watchdog won't support.

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The four key drivers that can enable better IT procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

They are encouraging dialogue about who bought what from whom to improve visibility and accountability over the spending and the improved outcomes seen in the examples provided. Solution: Open contracting fosters competition among vendors, reducing costs through competitive bidding.

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When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. Outsourcing practices: Outsourcing the procurement functions from running a competitive bid through to supplier selection, can complement the need for internal responsibility. Outsourcing is a logical option.

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Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. Specify Criteria and Reduce Complexity Higher insurance, bonding limits, and generic criteria in bid documents may exclude potentially qualified companies.