Atch_9 Doing Business with the Gov.PDF

This document is a Memorandum for Prospective Proposer from the 374th Airlift Wing of the Department of the Air Force, outlining policies and procedures for doing business with the U.S. Government. The memorandum emphasizes key procurement principles, including the commitment to full and free competition when soliciting quotations from qualified sources, and a strict prohibition against any actions that might restrict trade or violate government purchasing policies.

The document highlights ethical guidelines for government procurement, specifically addressing potential misconduct. It mandates that all U.S. government personnel engaged in purchasing must conduct business dealings with integrity, and warns potential contractors that any evidence of restricting competition or engaging in improper practices will result in proposal rejection and potential future solicitation bans. The memorandum is signed by Scott A. Schneider, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Commander of the 374th Contracting Squadron, and is bilingual, with text appearing in both English and what appears to be Japanese.