1_Business w U.S. Government.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Prospective Proposer issued by the Department of the Air Force, 374th Airlift Wing Contracting Squadron, addressing policies and procedures for conducting business with the U.S. Government.

The memorandum outlines four primary policy areas for prospective vendors. First, it emphasizes that purchases are made through competitive solicitation to assure full and free competition, and that collusion between vendors restricting competition or restraining free trade violates U.S. government purchasing policies. Second, the Air Force reserves the right to reject proposals from firms that restrict free and open competition and may bar such firms from future solicitation participation. Third, all U.S. government personnel engaged in purchasing must conduct business dealings in an above-reproach manner, with all contracts containing a gratuities clause prohibiting offers of entertainment, gifts, or other inducements to government officers, employees, or contractor representatives in connection with contract award, amendment, or performance determinations. Violations of these policies are considered illegal. Fourth, the memorandum advises prospective proposers to report any irregularities encountered during business dealings with U.S. government employees to the 374th Contracting Squadron. The memorandum is signed by Scott A. Schneider, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Commander of the 374th Contracting Squadron.