When the Pentagon releases the biggest computer contract in history for bids, it gets everyone in Washington's attention, from the myriad computer services companies to the President of the United States. The multi-billion dollar NMS (Navy Material System) could sway political fortunes, make or break careers, and will serve to energize the FBI in its quest to uncover industry corruption. The political maneuvering, business posturing and personal vendettas surrounding NMS create a complex mosaic of intrigue, boardroom struggles and political chicanery at the highest levels of government. Not to mention the sex, drugs and industrial espionage that are intertwined as the proposals move from initial submittal to BAFO (Best And Final Offer) to award and protest.
