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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not as a fed, but was asked to help a contractor underbid another contractor (tell them what the other guys bid).  I refused, even though I was told it was standard operating procedure. Leadership backed down, and allowed the process to go on as planned. 
Their friend lost the bid fair and square.  Had they not backed down, I was willing to quit[/quote]

I used to sell consulting and quite often people wanted to hire my firm as we were really good. It it was competitive bidding I tell them tell me lowest and if I can will beat it if not I will not bid.

It was win win they got who they wanted at a lower price and I did not waste their time and my time bidding on something my bid was too high.

What is problem?

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That's not how government contracts work. It's unethical and illegal. If you don't see a problem then I want nothing to do with you or your firm. [/quote]

The poster who mentioned was not a Fed and neither am I. In fact I would argue not ethical to not get best price. I have seen bids where did not like lowest bid refuse and restart bidding or tell everyone lowest bid. No different getting three bids in new kitchen.

The govt is not real world [/quote]

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