Ethics & Whistleblower Program Administration

The contract requires the development and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive contractor code of business ethics and conduct aligned with federal regulations. This includes establishing robust internal controls, conducting regular employee training on ethical standards and compliance obligations, and implementing effective whistleblower protection mechanisms to ensure safe and confidential reporting of misconduct. The program must be designed to foster a culture of integrity and accountability among all personnel engaged under the subcontract. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541611, issued by the Department of the Interior through the FWS Sat Team 3, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The work is intended to support federal compliance requirements and must be executed in accordance with standards expected of government contractors, with emphasis on transparency, deterrence of fraud, and protection of individuals who report violations. All elements of the program must be documented, measurable, and regularly auditable to ensure continuous compliance and operational effectiveness.