Federal Acquisition Regulation: Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition
Abstract
DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act. The statute requires the FAR to provide and update definitions, guidance, and examples related to organizational conflicts of interest, including the creation of solicitation provisions and contract clauses to avoid or mitigate organizational conflicts of interest. The statute also requires the FAR to permit contracting officers to consider professional standards and procedures to prevent organizational conflicts of interest to which an offeror or contractor is subject.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2024-31561 Federal Register document?
Document 2024-31561 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Defense in the Federal Register on January 15, 2025. DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act. The statute requires the FAR to provide and update definitions, guidance, and examples related to organizational conflicts of interest, including the creation of solicitation provisions and contract clauses to avoid or mitigate organizational conflicts of interest. The statute also requires the FAR to permit contracting officers to consider professional standards and procedures to prevent organizational conflicts of interest to which an offeror or contractor is subject. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/15/2024-31561/federal-acquisition-regulation-preventing-organizational-conflicts-of-interest-in-federal.
Is document 2024-31561 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2024-31561 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.