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Fair and Open Competition in Public Procurement
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Fair and open competition in government procurement is good business and good public policy. Competitive pricing, product innovation and performance improvements result from competitive practices and help ensure that government authorities get the best value for the public they serve. Furthermore, transparent and unbiased procurement practices are essential components for open government and a healthy economy.
Government procurement regulations in many countries, including the U.S., member states in the European Union, Japan and countries in Latin America, prohibit government agencies from issuing vendor specific procurement solicitations, including the use of specific brand or product names. Unfortunately, full compliance with these regulations remains a challenge and governments and organizations continue to issue brand-specific solicitations for Information Technology.
When government agencies issue vendor solicitations that prevent competition, they are unable to compare product costs and performance. At best, government agencies risk making purchases without knowing that they are buying the best product for their needs at the best price. At worst, they risk using taxpayer dollars to buy inferior products at inflated prices.
AMD is committed to working with governments around the world to combat anti-competitive practices that will improve competition, save taxpayers money and promote product innovation.
For everyone that shares AMD’s belief in the importance of a fair and open market, AMD offers more information about industry events on its Break Free website.
Learn more about Break Free.
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