Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States

Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States

Argued February 22, 2016
Decided June 16, 2016
Full case name Kingdomware Technologies, Inc., Petitioner v. United States
Docket nos. 14–916
Citations

579 U.S. ___ (more)

Opinion announcement Opinion announcement
Holding
The Department of Veterans Affairs must apply the "Rule of Two" when considering and awarding contracts under the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. The rule is mandatory, not discretionary, regardless of whether the rule is being used to meet annual minimum contracting goals.
Court membership
Chief Justice
John G. Roberts
Case opinions
Majority Thomas, joined by unanimous
Laws applied
Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States, 579 U.S. ___ (2016), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held that the Department of Veterans Affairs must apply the "Rule of Two" when considering and awarding contracts under the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. The rule is mandatory, not discretionary, regardless of whether the rule is being used to meet annual minimum contracting goals.[1][2]

Opinion of the Court

Associate Justice Clarence Thomas authored a unanimous opinion.[2]

References

  1. ↑ SCOTUSblog coverage
  2. 1 2 Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States, No. 14–916, 579 U.S. ____ (2016).

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