1. Business w U.S. Government.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Prospective Proposer from the Department of the Air Force, 374th Airlift Wing, issued by the 374th Contracting Squadron Commander, Scott A. Schneider.

The memorandum outlines policies and procedures for conducting business with the U.S. Government. It establishes that purchases are made through competitive solicitation from qualified sources to ensure full and free competition, and that vendor collusion or restraint of trade violates federal purchasing policies. The memorandum warns that firms restricting free competition will have their proposals rejected and be barred from future solicitations. All U.S. government personnel conducting purchasing activities must maintain conduct above reproach and comply with the gratuities clause, which prohibits offering or receiving entertainment, gifts, or other gratuities to any government officer or employee in connection with contract award, amendment, or performance determinations. The memorandum emphasizes that any such conduct is illegal and urges prospective proposers to report any irregularities encountered during business dealings with U.S. government employees. The document is provided in both English and Japanese.