3.1100
Scope of subpart
FAR 3.1100 sets the foundation for preventing personal conflicts of interest among contractor employees performing acquisition functions, ensuring impartiality and integrity in government contracting.
Overview
- FAR 3.1100 establishes the scope for Subpart 3.11, which addresses policies and requirements for preventing personal conflicts of interest (PCI) among employees of government contractors. This section is grounded in statutory requirements from 41 U.S.C. 2303 and applies to contractor employees performing acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions. Its purpose is to ensure that contractor personnel involved in acquisition activities act impartially and avoid situations where their personal interests could improperly influence government decisions.
Key Rules
- Policy Implementation
- The subpart implements statutory policy on personal conflicts of interest for contractor employees.
- Applicability
- Applies to contractor employees performing acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure contract clauses addressing PCI are included and enforced.
- Contractors: Must identify, prevent, and mitigate personal conflicts of interest among their employees.
- Agencies: Oversee compliance and provide guidance on PCI requirements.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to protect the integrity of the federal acquisition process by preventing undue influence or bias from contractor employees’ personal interests.
- Contractors must have processes in place to identify and address potential PCIs, which can be a common compliance challenge.
- Failure to comply can result in contract issues, reputational harm, or legal consequences.