DFARS 203.171-3 Policy.

In plain English

This section sets rules for former DoD officials who expect compensation from a DoD contractor within two years after leaving DoD service, and for the contractors who would pay them. The official must request a written post-employment ethics opinion before accepting that compensation, and the contractor generally may not pay the official unless it first confirms the opinion was received or requested at least 30 days earlier. Contractors that knowingly fail to comply with the related clause face possible administrative and contractual actions, including cancellation, rescission, or suspension/debarment proceedings.

Applies to: DoD contractors and former DoD officials covered by section 847 of Public Law 110-181

What it requires

• A covered DoD official expecting compensation from a DoD contractor within 2 years after leaving DoD service must request a written opinion from the appropriate DoD ethics counselor before accepting that compensation.
• A DoD contractor may not knowingly provide compensation to a covered DoD official within 2 years after the official leaves DoD service unless the contractor first determines the official received, or requested at least 30 days before compensation, the post-employment ethics opinion.

Key terms: covered DoD official · post-employment restrictions · DoD ethics counselor · post-employment ethics opinion · 252.203-7000

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