Procedures for Business w U.S. Government.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Prospective Proposer issued by the Department of the Air Force, 374th Airlift Wing, to inform potential contractors of policies and procedures for doing business with the U.S. Government.

The memorandum outlines four primary policy areas. First, 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 U.S. government purchasing policies. Second, the Air Force reserves the right to reject proposals from firms that restrict free competition and may bar such firms from future solicitations. Third, all U.S. government personnel engaged in purchasing must conduct business in an above-reproach manner and are bound by gratuities clauses prohibiting the offer or provision of entertainment, gifts, or other gratuities to government officers, employees, or their representatives in connection with contract awards, amendments, or performance determinations. Fourth, the memorandum addresses the requirement for contractors and their agents to report any irregularities or improper conduct encountered during business dealings with the U.S. government. The memorandum is signed by Scott A. Schneider, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Commander of the 374th Contracting Squadron.