Discussion

“Whistleblower Protections” Please respond to the following:

From the e-Activity, analyze the degree and form of protection a “whistleblower” can expect to receive after disclosing information

to a member of Congress or an authorized official of an agency. Note: This refers to a situation where a substantial violation of law

relating to contracts (including competition for negotiation of a contract) is suspected. Consider yourself to be the whistleblower and

explain the factors you would weigh in your decision to take action.

e-Activity

Review the FAR Subpart 3.9 – Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees, the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994,

located at https://www.acquisition.gov/sevensteps/library/act_fed-acq-stream.pdf), and Section 1553 of the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009, located at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.txt.pdf).

Be prepared to discuss.

Take a position on whether the concerns about whistleblower protections is a factor that inhibits one’s decision to come forward

about a substantial violation of law relating to contracts (including competition for negotiation of a contract). Suggest at least one

alternative that could alleviate such concerns.