At the request of the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM), OIG reviewed allegations pertaining to procurements in the Office of Humanitarian Demining Programs (PM/HDP). The allegations were posted on an Internet web site that had been established to share advice and information among the worldwide demining community.
OIG found no evidence of impropriety in the award of a worldwide contract for demining supplies and services. The process used to award this contract was well documented and followed federal procurement regulations. OIG did not identify any evidence that would confirm specific allegations that the "contract was awarded unfairly" or that the procurement was "wired." Similarly, OIG found no evidence of impropriety in working relations between the contractor and PM/HDP officials. The two people posting the above allegations were later interviewed by OIG. Both people either withdrew their allegations or could not provide any evidence to support their assertions.
