Procurement Integrity Act

Top Procurement Integrity Act Attorneys

The Procurement Integrity Act (PIA), 48 C.F.R. § 3.104-1-11, prohibits the release of source selection and contractor bid or proposal information. Navigating the intricate regulations of the PIA requires comprehensive legal knowledge and strategic guidance.

At SECIL Law, our team of seasoned attorneys specializes in helping individuals and companies understand and comply with the provisions of the PIA. Whether our clients are seeking proactive compliance advice or the defense of PIA-related matters, we are committed to delivering experienced legal solutions to meet their needs.

Understanding the Procurement Integrity Act

The Procurement Integrity Act is a federal law enacted to promote fairness, integrity, and transparency in the government procurement process. The PIA imposes restrictions on the exchange of non-public procurement information and prohibits certain communications between government officials and contractors during the procurement process. It also bars former federal employees who served in certain positions from working as a private sector employee or consultant for a period of one year. Violations of the PIA can result in criminal penalties of imprisonment of up to five years and fines, as well as stiff civil penalties for companies and individuals.

Our Services

Compliance Assessment: Our attorneys conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ procurement practices and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of the PIA. We provide guidance on implementing effective compliance programs, training employees on PIA obligations, and developing internal controls to prevent violations.
Risk Mitigation Strategies: We assist clients in identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities related to PIA compliance and develop proactive risk mitigation strategies to minimize exposure. Our attorneys work closely with clients to address compliance gaps, mitigate risks, and enhance internal controls to prevent violations.
Investigation Representation: In the event of alleged violations of the PIA or government investigations into procurement-related misconduct, our attorneys provide aggressive representation to protect our clients’ interests. We conduct thorough internal investigations, gather relevant evidence, and advocate on behalf of our clients during all stages of the investigative process.
Defense Representation: Our attorneys offer skilled defense representation to clients facing enforcement actions or litigation related to alleged violations of the PIA. We leverage our extensive experience and strategic advocacy skills to defend our clients’ rights and interests in administrative proceedings, civil litigation, or criminal prosecutions.

Representative Experience

Obtained a favorable settlement in a FCA investigation into a contract at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan involving payments to security contractors and issues under the PIA during a recompete for the contract award.
Conducted an internal investigation for a defense contractor whose employees had improperly obtained price sensitive information about a competitor’s bid. Based on our advice, our client was able to appropriately address the situation.
Successfully represented a company whose employees had improperly tendered an offer of employment to the US Army contracting officer overseeing the award of contracts in South Korea.

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