48 C.F.R. PART 3403—IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

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PART 3403—IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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Subpart 3403.1—Safeguards

3403.101   Standards of conduct.
3403.101-3   Agency regulations.

Subpart 3403.2—Contractor Gratuities to Government Personnel

3403.203   Reporting suspected violations of the Gratuities clause.

Subpart 3403.3—Reports of Suspected Antitrust Violations

3403.301   General.

Subpart 3403.4—Contingent Fees

3403.409   Misrepresentations or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.

Subpart 3403.6—Contracts With Government Employees or Organizations Owned or Controlled by Them

3403.602   Exceptions.

Authority:  5 U.S.C. 301; 40 U.S.C. 486(c)

Source:  53 FR 19120, May 26, 1988, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 3403.1—Safeguards
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3403.101   Standards of conduct.
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3403.101-3   Agency regulations.
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ED regulations on standards of conduct are in 34 CFR part 73.

Subpart 3403.2—Contractor Gratuities to Government Personnel
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3403.203   Reporting suspected violations of the Gratuities clause.
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(a) Suspected violations of the Gratuities clause must be reported to the HCA in writing detailing the circumstances.

(b) The HCA evaluates the report with the assistance of the Designated Agency Ethics Officer. If the HCA determines that a violation may have occurred, the HCA refers the report to the Procurement Executive for disposition.

Subpart 3403.3—Reports of Suspected Antitrust Violations
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3403.301   General.
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(a) [Reserved]

(b) Any Departmental personnel who have evidence of a suspected antitrust violation in an acquisition shall—

(1) Report that evidence through the HCA to the Office of the General Counsel for referral to the Attorney General; and

(2) Provide a copy of that evidence to the Procurement Executive.

Subpart 3403.4—Contingent Fees
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3403.409   Misrepresentations or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.
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Any Departmental personnel who suspect or have evidence of attempted or actual exercise of improper influence, misrepresentation of a contingent fee arrangement, or other violation of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees, shall report the matter promptly in accordance with the procedures in 3403.203.

Subpart 3403.6—Contracts With Government Employees or Organizations Owned or Controlled by Them
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3403.602   Exceptions.
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Exceptions under FAR 3.602 must be approved by the Deputy Under Secretary for Management.

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