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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

PACIFIC AIR FORCES

MEMORANDUM FOR PROSPECTIVE PROPOSER

FROM: 374 CONS/CC

SUBJECT: Policies and Procedures for Doing Business with the U.S. Government

1. This is to acquaint your firm with certain policies and procedure in doing business with the United States Government.

2. Purchases are normally made by soliciting quotations from all qualified sources deemed necessary to assure full and free competition. Collusion between vendors that restricts competition or restrains free trade is in direct violation of U.S. government purchasing policies.

3. If evidence indicates that a firm acts in any way that restrict full and free competition, this office will reject their proposal and remove their firm from our list of qualified sources.

4. All U.S. government personnel engaged in purchasing and related activities must conduct business dealings with industry in a manner that is above reproach in every respect. All contracts contain the “gratuities” clause. This covers measures to be taken in the event gratuities (in the form of entertainment, gifts or otherwise) are offered or given by the contractor. This clause covers any agent or representative of the contractor. Gratuities offered to any officer or employee of the U.S. government with a goal of securing a contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding/amending, or the making of any determinations with respect to the performance of such contract is illegal. I urge you to advise me of any irregularities you encounter while conducting business with the U. S. government employees.

KARIE D. KAPISE, Major, USAF Commander

374th Contracting Squadron

3 Mar 15