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

Orlando Suburb Rejects Low Bid in TV Deal

US Army Deals with Lost Data in DVD Bid Submission