Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Planning

The contract focuses on identifying and developing mitigation plans compliant with FAR 9.5 to address organizational conflicts of interest, particularly for entities that have previously provided SETA or A&AS support to DARPA. These mitigation strategies must ensure that prior advisory or analytical engagements do not create unfair competitive advantages or improper influence in current or future contracting activities involving DARPA programs. The work requires a deep understanding of federal acquisition regulations and the specific nature of technical assistance roles that could give rise to OCI concerns, with an emphasis on practical and enforceable safeguards. Subcontractors are expected to deliver structured, documented plans that can be reviewed and approved by DARPA to maintain fairness and integrity in its procurement processes. The solicitation is open for responses until July 29, 2026, with a NAICS code of 541611 indicating management consulting services. While the agency details are limited, the context clearly targets defense contracting support firms with prior DARPA relationships, requiring them to proactively address potential conflicts through tailored compliance frameworks rather than relying on standard approaches.