DHS (Department of Homeland Security) issued an RFP (Request for Proposal) for a company to help with management and support services. During the evaluation process, DHS eliminated one of the offerors, Archimedes Global, Inc (AGI) because of an “alleged” OCI (Organizational Conflict of Interest). AGI protested its elimination from consideration on the grounds the OCI did not exist.
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
An ‘ombudsman’ is an official charged with addressing and/or investigating the interests of individuals’ or companies’