Sole-source justification
Definition
A documented explanation for awarding a contract without competitive bidding, typically claiming that only one supplier can meet a requirement. In bribery audits, unsupported or recurring sole-source awards, especially to the same vendor, are a primary red flag for procurement fraud.
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- Auditing Bribery and Conflicts of InterestA documented explanation for awarding a contract without competitive bidding, typically claiming that only one supplier can meet a requirement. In bribery audi...