From December 2002 through January 2004, Peck & Hale conspired to rig bids on contracts for metal sling hoist assemblies sold to the US Navy, the report said.

Charges also reflected a separate agreement to rig bids on six different types of tiedown equipment and cargo securing systems.

Anyone with information concerning bid rigging or other anti-competitive conduct regarding military tiedown equipment, metal sling hoist assemblies, or cargo securing systems is urged to call the National Criminal Enforcement Section of the Antitrust Division at +1 202 307 6694.