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Integrity in the procurement and acquisition process is essential to ensuring fairness in the selection and awarding of contracts through a competitive bid process. Prior abuses of these processes led to the passage of the Procurement Integrity Act. The purpose of the act is to protect the federal agency procurement process from federal employees or contractors who attempt to give or obtain information that is not known to other bidders, thereby resulting in an unfair advantage to themselves. The dollar volume of government purchasing is enormous. The rules that apply to the procurement process and maintenance of its integrity are extensive, far-reaching, and complex. Employees of federal contracting organizations who interact with government purchasing officials need to understand the regulatory framework in order to avoid putting themselves, their employers, or government officials with whom they interact in problematic situations. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state.
Target Audience
All employees involved in procurement activities for federal contractors