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Criminal Investigation | March 28, 2023

Government Contractor Pays $742,500 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations in Obtaining Contracts Reserved for Eligible Small Businesses

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Advanced Systems Technology & Management, Inc. (AdSTM), a government contractor specializing in science and technology-based engineering and consulting located in McLean, and AdSTM's former CEO, Bing Ran, also of McLean, agreed to pay $742,500 to settle allegations that AdSTM used alter ego companies to allow AdSTM to obtain contracts "set aside" for contractors participating in the Small Business Administration's (SBA's) 8(a) Program, after AdSTM was no longer eligible under the 8(a) Program.