In this week’s procurement news, the US lobbies Canada for an $8B military sole-source, Albania’s former defence minister is accused of corruption, Ukraine’s defence ministry is gouged on file folders, and the US military deals with missing DVD data in a bid submission. In other news, China cracks down on project corruption, Ireland sees a surge in health-sector sole-sourcing, and Nigeria launches a new procurement review process.
US Lobbies Canada for $8B Boeing Sole-Source
Canada Explores Boeing Sole-Source Costs
Albania’s Former Health Minister Accused of Corruption
Ukraine Gouged at Almost $10 (US) Per File Folder
Report Finds Surging Sole-Sources in Ireland’s Health Sector
Danish Agency Rescinds Award Over Bank Guarantee
China Cracks Down on Project Corruption
Australian Report Finds Gap in Female-Owned First Nations Business
African Public Procurement Network Releases Sustainability Plan
Nigeria Strikes Procurement Review Committee
Liberia Launches Electronic Procurement System
Guam Approves Interim Sole-Source for Power Emergency
Puerto Rico Waives Small Business Registration Fees