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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. Fraud in the government contracting process costs taxpayers untold dollars each year,” said U.S. and Dell Federal Systems L.P. Attorney Prim F.

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How Do I Get Government Contracts: A Practical Guide

Select GCR

How do I get government contracts? This article simplifies the process: understanding the basics, finding the right opportunities, preparing your business, and crafting winning bids. For small businesses, engaging with government contracts opens doors to new customers and revenue opportunities.

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YOU MAY NOT INCREASE YOUR PRICE IN A BID EXTENSION

Public Contracting Institute

FAR 52.214-16, Minimum Bid acceptance Period: the contracting officer inserts a time period in that clause, similar to Form 33 above; or A time period set forth somewhere else in the text of the solicitation. The purpose of the extension is to freeze prices while the agency makes its selection, or takes other action.

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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. Spot Budget Approvals for Software & Implementation Services Government agencies dont issue RFPs before they secure funding.

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On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process

American City & Country

Teamwork is essential when cities and counties plan to buy new systems and equipment, says Gary Mitchell , director of SLED (state, local and education) business development at Iron Mountain Government Solutions , a company that provides secure management of data and assets; it works to protect, connect and activate high-value customer data.

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GSA’s Earth Observation Solutions: Powering informed decision-making

Great Government Through Technology

The General Services Administration plays a pivotal role in streamlining the federal government’s acquisition of cutting-edge earth observation solutions. With such a large pool of vendors, agencies are able to get multiple competitive bids to get the best price for required services.

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Gunvor to Pay $661 Million to Resolve FCPA Bribery Case

Whistleblower Network News

The FCPA violations relate to a bribery scheme in which Gunvor paid substantial bribes to Ecuadorean government officials to secure business with Ecuador’s state-owned and state-controlled oil company, Petroecuador. Foreign bribery emboldens corrupt officials and undermines the rule of law.” Veltri of the FBI Miami Field Office.