BGN Allegedly Carried Out Direct Appointment of IT Project Worth IDR 1.2 Trillion with Mysterious Status
An investigative report reveals two IT service procurement packages at the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) worth a total of IDR 1.2 trillion, conducted through the Direct Appointment method in September 2025. The first package is Managed IT & IoT Service at 5,000 locations valued at IDR 665.4 billion, while the second is the National Nutrition Fulfillment Information System valued at IDR 600 billion. Both were planned to be executed over a three-month period (October-December 2025), which deviates from the regulations for Direct Appointment of Other Services, only permitted above IDR 200 million under specific conditions such as single-source providers or emergency situations.
In December 2025, both packages were recorded with a 'Completed' status on the Inaproc Electronic Procurement System (SPSE), yet the contract winner information was not listed-no company name, address, or NPWP. The realization value was also displayed as IDR 0.00. This raises questions regarding the vendor's identity and the transparency of project implementation.
Further data from the Inaproc monitoring dashboard as of April 2026 shows the accumulated value of both packages at IDR 1.27 trillion is still recorded as 'Not Realized,' contradicting the 'Completed' status in SPSE. Of BGN's 2025 total RUP realization of IDR 6.3 trillion, the largest procurement was for Other Services at IDR 4.53 trillion. This investigation highlights the need for clarity on the justification for the direct appointment method and transparency in public budget management.
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