Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Planning

This contract requires the development and documentation of an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) mitigation plan if the prime contractor or any subcontractor has provided Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) or Acquisition and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the Department of Defense within the past 12 months. The effort is tied to a Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses with fewer than 500 employees are eligible to respond, aligning with SBIR/STTR mandates. The work falls under NAICS code 541611, which pertains to Management Consulting Services, indicating that the focus is on advisory and support functions related to defense systems and programs. The solicitation is issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the U.S. Department of Defense and is open for responses until July 22, 2026. The plan must clearly identify potential conflicts arising from prior SETA or A&AS roles and include specific, enforceable measures to neutralize those conflicts, ensuring impartiality in future contracting activities. Documentation must be thorough and demonstrate compliance with federal acquisition regulations regarding OCI, and performance is expected to support DoD’s broader objectives in maintaining integrity and fairness in its research and development contracting processes.