OCI

Organizational Conflicts of Interest

Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) arise when a contractor's work creates an unfair competitive advantage or impairs objectivity. Contractors must identify, disclose, and mitigate potential OCIs to maintain contract eligibility.

Key Topics

Three types of OCI (unequal access, biased ground rules, impaired objectivity)
OCI identification and disclosure
Mitigation plans and firewalls
Waiver procedures
Subcontractor OCI considerations
Personal conflicts of interest
OCI in advisory and assistance services
Post-employment restrictions

Key References

FAR 9.5
Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest
FAR 3.104
Procurement Integrity
FAR 52.209-9
Updates of Publicly Available Information
DFARS 209.571
Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Major Defense Programs
FAR 37.204
Guidelines for Assessing OCI
FAR 9.505
General Rules for OCI

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