Ethics and Whistleblower Compliance Program

The contract focuses on establishing an internal ethics program that ensures compliance with federal regulations, specifically 52.203-18 and DFA §23.1. The primary objective is to implement robust ethics policies alongside anti-retaliation protections and a whistleblower reporting system designed to facilitate the reporting of fraud, waste, and abuse within the organization. This initiative is categorized as a subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 541611, which pertains to administrative and management consulting services. Issued by the Department of Defense's Subsistence FSE Supply Chain office, the contract was posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026. Although specific location and point of contact details are not provided, the contract emphasizes adherence to compliance frameworks to safeguard integrity and accountability within the agency's operations. The contractor is expected to develop, implement, and maintain systems that promote ethical conduct and protect whistleblowers from retaliation, thereby supporting transparency and ethical governance within the Department of Defense supply chain environment.