The Pentagon has lifted its monthlong suspension...

The Pentagon has lifted its monthlong suspension prohibiting EIP Microwave from bidding on government contracts. The action comes one week after the Newport Beach firm settled a federal lawsuit accusing it of illegal overseas sales of high-technology equipment. On April 13, the Justice Department dropped three felony counts against the manufacturer of microwave test and measurement equipment. EIP agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of making false statements to the U.S Treasury Department, to pay a $1,000 fine and $28,000 in government costs. EIP, which relies on government contracts for about 20% of its sales, denied any criminal wrongdoing. According to an EIP statement Thursday, the Pentagon’s Defense Logistics Agency agreed to lift the suspension after “extensive discussions with the company.”