3.101-3 Agency regulations
Source: FAR 3.101-3 on acquisition.gov
Agencies must establish and enforce their own Standards of Conduct, including exceptions and disciplinary measures, to ensure ethical behavior in government contracting.
Overview
FAR 3.101-3 requires federal agencies to establish their own Standards of Conduct regulations, as mandated by Executive Order 11222 and 5 CFR 735. These agency-specific standards must address exceptions to the general rules on personal conflicts of interest (as outlined in FAR 3.101-2) and specify disciplinary actions for violations. Additionally, requirements for employee financial disclosure and post-employment restrictions for former government employees are governed by regulations from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and agency-specific rules implementing Public Law 95-521, which amended 18 U.S.C. 207. This ensures that agencies have tailored policies to address ethical conduct and conflicts of interest in government contracting.
(a) Agencies are required by Executive Order 11222 of May 8,1965, and 5 CFR 735 to prescribe "Standards of Conduct." These agency standards contain-
(1) Agency-authorized exceptions to 3.101-2; and
(2) Disciplinary measures for persons violating the standards of conduct.
(b) Requirements for employee financial disclosure and restrictions on private employment for former Government employees are in Office of Personnel Management and agency regulations implementing Public Law 95-521, which amended http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section207&num=0&edition=prelim" target="_blank">18 U.S.C. 207.