The Federal Acquisitions Streamlining Act
The federal government works regularly to increase its own security measures when dealing with outside contractors. This can prove exceedingly difficult given the size and scope of federal transactions. In 1994, the federal government adopted the Federal Acquisitions Streamlining Act to make the process of obtaining contractor goods easier. This law was supplemented with the Federal Acquisition Reform Act of 1996.
If you have knowledge of an individual or enterprise’s efforts to defraud the federal government, we can help you to bring a claim against them. Contact the qui tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, by calling 202-973-0900 for more information regarding your options as a whistleblower.
Acquisition Reform Laws
One of the major purposes of these laws is to make the process of buying large amounts of goods easier for the federal government. These transactions are relatively common, making extensive restrictions and oversight a considerable problem. The following changes were made according to the 1994 Federal Acquisitions Streamlining Act:
- Contractors must meet at least 90 percent of their expectations
- Increased use of fixed-rate contracts
- Increased use of common commercial items
- Changed the bidding from lowest cost to greatest value
These reforms also cut out many of the basic oversights used by the government when procuring large amounts of materials. In some ways, this overhaul has allowed some contractors to illegally benefit by exploiting facets of the new system.
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If you have information regarding an instance of government contract fraud, you may be entitled to pursue litigation in a whistleblower action known as a qui tam lawsuit. To learn more about your options, contact the qui tam lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900.
