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Procurement Integrity Act

Government Contract Insights

The Procurement Integrity Act (“PIA”), codified at 41 U.S.C. 2101–2107, is intended to prevent unethical and improper competitive practices from influencing federal procurements.

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2025 PAW: The Growing Influence of Criminal Law in International Arbitration

Kluwer Arbitration

As part of Paris Arbitration Week 2025 , ESSEC Business School hosted a roundtable discussion on The Growing Influence of Criminal Law in International Arbitration. Asso also addressed the possibility of requesting provisional measures to suspend domestic criminal proceedings that threaten the fairness and integrity of the arbitration.

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AI in the 2024 Election: A New Era of Political Influence

Extract Systems

The 2024 US presidential election stands as a pivotal moment where AI's influence is set to be more pronounced than ever before. Combatting Disinformation: The proliferation of fake news and disinformation poses a significant challenge to the integrity of democratic elections.

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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. Implement Policy Reforms: Clear legal frameworks must support the integration of advanced tools, ensuring procurement remains adaptable and future-focused.

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

The Procurement ClassRoom

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method.

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Bid Protest Minute: Proving an Organizational Conflict of Interest Exists

GovCon & Trade

According to NASA, the SSA was appointed after the Source Evaluation Board (SEB) was selected, and all participants in the procurement process were reminded of their obligations under the FAR, NFS, and Procurement Integrity Act. L-3 Services Inc., B-400134.11 et al. 3, 2009, 2009 CPD ¶ 171.

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White House looks to ramp up global presence for critical and emerging tech standards

FedScoop

The USG NSSCET roadmap outlines four objectives: to sustain integrity and inclusivity, increase investment, broaden participation, and enhance the workforce. Additionally, the government is looking to provide “strong and sustained funding for CET [research and development] in pre-standardized coordination” as part of the long-term efforts.