Federal News Network

MAY 16, 2024

Sometimes federal procurements don’t go according to the rules. That’s what the Justice Department’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force tries to discover and prosecute. I mean, the federal procurement system in the United States is in many ways the gold standard for the world. Is it mostly whistleblowers?

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 23, 2024

South Carolina Residents Ordered to Pay $50,000 Fine and More Than $400,000 in Restitution Following Their Conviction in “Rent-A-Vet” Construction Fraud Scheme Targeting the United States Department of Veterans Affairs GSA releases FY 2025 CONUS per diem rates for federal travelers Navy’s journey to new procurement system remains in peril Prime Contractors (..)

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The SBA Revamps the Federal Contracting Program for Small, Disadvantaged Businesses Procurement Innovation Lab to tackle ‘big A’ acquisition at DHS New FAS Catalog Platform is a “game-changer” for vendors using GSA Advantage Former Federal Employees Sentenced for Conspiracy to Steal Proprietary U.S.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

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European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In its Judgment of 4 October 2012 in case C‑629/11 P Evropaïki Dynamiki v Commission (ESP-ISEP) , the Court of Justice has issued another interesting decision on what should be considered sufficient debriefing of disappointed bidders in public procurement procedures. 1) (‘the Financial Regulation’). 114) (‘Directive 2004/18’).

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Public procurement plays a significant role in economic and social growth by assuring that governments deliver vital services and infrastructure to their societies. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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