Additionally, Intelligent Waves was accused of invoicing the Air Force for products and labor that were never delivered as promised, failing to issue credit for the undelivered goods and services.
Allegations of Misconduct in a Second Air Force Contract
The second disputed contract, awarded in November 2020, involved the construction of special access program facilities at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Federal investigators claimed that Intelligent Waves manipulated the selection process by making false statements and providing meals and entertainment to Air Force personnel both before the contract award and during its execution.
Intelligent Waves Denies Wrongdoing but Settles
Despite agreeing to the settlement, Intelligent Waves has maintained its innocence. In a press release issued Friday, the company asserted that it acted “lawfully, transparently, and in good faith.”
“While we believe our actions were always responsible and aligned with applicable guidance, we opted to resolve this civil matter to move forward without the uncertainty and distraction of extended legal proceedings,” said Tony Crescenzo, CEO of Intelligent Waves.
Legal Representation and Unanswered Questions
The whistleblowers in the case are represented by Robert Scott Oswald and Lydia Anna Pappas of The Employment Law Group PC, while the federal government’s case was handled by Tanya Kapoor of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Intelligent Waves enlisted Holland & Knight LLP for its defense.
