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FAR and DFARS › DFARS Part 203: Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest

DFARS 203.070 Reporting of violations and suspected violations.

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In plain English

This section tells you how to report violations or suspected violations of certain procurement integrity and ethics requirements. It points to the procedures in 209.406-3 or 209.407-3 and DoDD 7050.5 for coordinating remedies for fraud and corruption. It matters because it identifies the specific rules whose violations must be reported.

Applies to: Contractors and others involved in DoD procurement activities

What it requires

  • Report violations and suspected violations of the listed requirements in accordance with 209.406-3 or 209.407-3 and DoDD 7050.5

Key terms: Certificate of Independent Price Determination · Procurement integrity · Gratuities clause · Antitrust laws · Covenant Against Contingent Fees

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The text

Report violations and suspected violations of the following requirements in accordance with 209.406-3 or 209.407-3 and DoDD 7050.5, Coordination of Remedies for Fraud and Corruption Related to Procurement Activities:

(a) Certificate of Independent Price Determination (FAR 3.103).

(b) Procurement integrity (FAR 3.104).

(c) Gratuities clause (FAR 3.203).

(d) Antitrust laws (FAR 3.303).

(e) Covenant Against Contingent Fees (FAR 3.405).

(f) Kickbacks (FAR 3.502).

(g) Prohibitions on persons convicted of defense-related contract felonies (203.570).

Sections it refers to

  • 209.406-3 Procedures.
  • 209.407-3 Procedures.
  • 3.103 Independent pricing.
  • 3.104 Procurement integrity.
  • 3.203 Reporting suspected violations of the Gratuities clause.
  • 3.303 Reporting suspected antitrust violations.
  • 3.405 Misrepresentations or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.
  • 3.502 Subcontractor kickbacks.
  • 203.570 Prohibition on persons convicted of fraud or other defense-contract-related felonies.

203.104 Procurement integrity. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 203

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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