# Federal Court Awards Alaska Military Contract Bribery Damages

A federal court has awarded over **$1.3 million** in damages and penalties related to a bribery scheme involving Department of Defense construction contracts at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The case involved a former Air Force contracting official and contractors exchanging bribes for confidential bidding information, affecting more than **$8.25 million** in DoD contracts. This enforcement action highlights the government's commitment to upholding integrity and fair competition in defense procurement.

- Procurement professionals should reinforce compliance and ethics training to prevent similar corrupt practices in military construction contracting.
- Contractors operating in Alaska and other DoD facilities must ensure strict adherence to bidding confidentiality and anti-bribery regulations.
- This case signals increased scrutiny and enforcement by agencies including DOJ, FBI, AFOSI, and DCIS, emphasizing the risks of corrupt procurement behavior.
- Organizations should evaluate internal controls and reporting mechanisms to detect and deter fraud in defense contracting processes.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)
- Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS)
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)

### Vendors
- Best Choice Construction LLC (Contractor involved in bribery scheme)

### Key Quotes
> We will hold accountable any defense contractor who attempts to undermine fair competition and defraud the American taxpayer through bribery and corrupt practices.
> — Michael Heyman, U.S. Attorney

### Sources
- [Federal court awards $1.3 million in bribery case involving Alaska military contracts - Alaska Story](https://thealaskastory.com/federal-court-awards-1-3-million-in-bribery-case-involving-alaska-military-contracts) - Alaska Story