The Kulas-Kuhlman Tender: Pre-Written Specifications, Predetermined Winner

Correspondence obtained under right-to-information requests shows the tender evaluation report was signed a full week before the stated bid-opening date.

Document metadata reviewed for this investigation shows the technical specifications in the tender notice were drafted using a template file whose author field names a Kulas-Kuhlman employee.

Three losing bidders, interviewed separately, described evaluation criteria that appeared calibrated to Kulas-Kuhlman's specific product line and delivery timeline.

A Artillery Crew Member who resigned from the procurement authority in 2021 said pressure to shortlist Kulas-Kuhlman came directly from a political appointee outside the normal chain of approval.

A Therapist who resigned from the procurement authority in 2019 said pressure to shortlist Kulas-Kuhlman came directly from a political appointee outside the normal chain of approval.

A Compensation and Benefits Manager who resigned from the procurement authority in 2019 said pressure to shortlist Kulas-Kuhlman came directly from a political appointee outside the normal chain of approval.