Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation and Compliance

The contract requires the contractor to identify, disclose, and mitigate any potential organizational conflicts of interest that could impair objectivity or create an unfair competitive advantage in the performance of work related to shipbuilding operations at Groton, Connecticut. Full compliance with DFARS and NAVSEA regulations is mandatory, including the implementation of robust safeguards to prevent conflicts and ensure impartiality in all contractual activities. The contractor must flow down all OCI requirements to every tier of subcontractors, ensuring alignment across the supply chain and maintaining strict adherence to federal procurement integrity standards. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, designated for SBA-qualified small businesses, with the NAICS code 541611 covering management consulting services. The response deadline is May 15, 2026, and performance will be executed at the designated facility in Groton with ZIP code 06340. All activities must be conducted under the oversight of the Department of Defense’s Supply Of Shipbuilding Groton office, and the contractor is expected to maintain comprehensive documentation of all OCI mitigation strategies, disclosures, and subcontractor compliance measures throughout the performance period.