Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the DOJ says Oracle did not provide a discount that is normally given to "most favored customers." The government should have that discount through a deal with the General Services Administration (GSA).
GSA's "multiple award schedule" lets the government negotiate contracts with companies so that government employees can make purchases at a discounted price.
Due to regulations, the GSA must obtain the best price a contractor provides, and the contractor must disclose that price.
The new suit says Oracle, starting in 2007, did not disclose their lowest prices to the GSA.
Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 17 Jun 2010 12:59
