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.
Federal News Network
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Multiple emails to Carahsoft’s attorney, Richard Conway of Blank Rome, also weren’t returned.
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
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.
Open Contracting Partnership
JUNE 26, 2024
Concerns were raised over suspicious tendering practices such as short bidding periods, overly rigid specifications, and potential collusion. An investigation launched by the National Anti-Corruption Agency examined potential irregularities in similar contracts dating back to 2013, and charges were brought against more than 40 people.
Open Contracting Partnership
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The island’s procurement agency faced more than 250 open complaints and allegations of collusion and low competition in the procurement process. in 2020 to 96% and single-bid tenders decreased across all methods – from 62.5% The institute has also decentralized the bidding process for school lunches, improving its management.
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