DoJ alleges merely overpriced offers from reseller followed inflated deals from IT giant
The US Department of Justice has reached a $4.35 million settlement with Dell and its reseller Iron Bow over claims that the two businesses colluded to rig bids for business with the US Army.The government contended that Dell bid to supply equipment under the contract and quoted high prices, but also offered Iron Bow discounted pricing on its products. Doing so meant the reseller would win the deal – but Dell would still shift its product.
The kicker is that Dell’s bid was so high that Iron Bow’s bid looked good – even though the reseller’s quotes were also allegedly expensive. The case came to light when Brent Lillard, CEO of rival reseller Govsmart, blew the whistle on the alleged deal – leading to an investigation.
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