Fair and open competition in government procurement around the world is good business and good public policy. Competitive pricing, product innovation and performance improvements result from competitive practices and help ensure that government authorities get the best value for the public they serve. Furthermore, transparent and unbiased procurement practices are essential components for open government and a healthy economy.

Government procurement regulations in many countries including the U.S., member states in the European Union, Japan and countries in Latin America, prohibit government agencies from issuing vendor specific procurement solicitations, that call out specific brand or product names.

When government agencies issue vendor solicitations that prevent competition, they are unable to compare product costs and performance. At best, government agencies risk making purchases without knowing that they are buying the best product for their needs at the best price. At worst, they risk using taxpayer dollars to buy inferior products at inflated prices.

AMD is committed to working with governments around the world to combat unfair and often times illegal practices in order to improve competition, promote product innovation, and save taxpayers money.

Download an executive summary of AMD's U.S. government procurement economic study, entitled Improving Federal Procurement: The Benefits of Vendor-Neutral Contract Specifications