1_PolicyLetter_FA520926Q0071.pdf

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

The memorandum outlines policies and procedures for conducting business with the United States Government. It establishes that purchases are made through competitive solicitation from qualified sources to ensure full and free competition, and that vendor collusion restricting competition or restraining free trade violates U.S. government purchasing policies. Any firm demonstrating actions that restrict full and free competition will have its proposal rejected and be barred from future participation. The document emphasizes that all U.S. government personnel engaged in purchasing must conduct business in an ethical manner above reproach. All contracts contain gratuities clauses that prohibit offering entertainment, gifts, or other inducements to government officers, employees, or contractor representatives in connection with contract award, amendment, performance determinations, or any contract-related matters. Violations of these prohibitions are illegal. The memorandum advises prospective proposers to report any irregularities encountered while conducting business with U.S. government employees to the contracting office, which will investigate and take appropriate action. It is signed by Scott A. Schneider, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Commander of the 374th Contracting Squadron.