Loading pattern matches
The dataset shows awards whose first action falls inside a SAM.gov exclusion period for the same recipient — matched by UEI, or by normalised name and state at lower strength.
Glassbox VA surfaces correlations and observations, not findings of misconduct. Severity is a calibrated read on how strongly the dataset matches the pattern definition — a starting point for review, not a verdict.
The match meets the pattern threshold but the signal is the lower band. Normal review queue.
The match exceeds the routine threshold. Worth a closer look — pull the source rows, walk the citation.
The match is in the highest band of the calibrated scale. Recommend: prioritise for active review.
Severity is computed from the detection signal · sam.exclusion active_date ≤ first_action_date ≤ COALESCE(termination_date, ∞) · match on exclusion.uei = recipient_uei (strong) or exclusion.name_norm = normalised recipient_name AND exclusion.state = recipient_state (weak, penalised) · firm classifications only · obligated_total ≥ $10K · signal = net obligations $
The dataset shows contract VA553EXPRESSPROSACTONRENTALSFY11 to ACTON RENTAL & SALES COMPANY (553-DETROIT; $60,000 net obligations) first actioned on 2010-10-01, inside a SAM.gov exclusion period (1989-10-24 → indefinite; Prohibition/Restriction, HHS) recorded against the same UEI GRE2JG1EDDN9.
Why this may be benign · Not every exclusion bars every award: some are limited to one program or agency, and awards may continue under a compelling-reason determination (FAR 9.405) or finish performance on orders placed before the exclusion.
Once a match is identified, the dataset suggests these review actions. Glassbox VA does not prescribe outcomes — these are calibrated options for funders, auditors, and program officers, framed as correlations to investigate.
UEI matches identify the same registrant. Name + state matches can be different firms: compare CAGE code, address and principals first.
Awards to an excluded party require a written compelling-reason determination by the agency head's designee. Orders under contracts awarded before the exclusion may continue.
Some exclusions are limited to a program, agency or type of transaction; read the exclusion type and excluding agency on SAM.gov.
These are calibrated suggestions, not directives. The dataset shows the pattern; the funder decides the response.
Aggregated from the matches below. Severity bands are calibrated per pattern; counts and dollar totals reflect this snapshot only.