Federal Contracting: Ethics Compliance and Enforcement (ACQI7023)

Description

Procurement fraud scandals have prompted a tightening as well as an expansion of the regulatory requirements concerning ethics and standards of conduct. Both government contracting personnel and industry personnel need to understand what is expected of them with respect to procurement integrity and conflicts of interest, including the FAR provisions on contractor ethics. This course explains the key procurement ethics laws and regulations, as well as the role of key government entities involved in overseeing and enforcing those laws and regulations. It includes the text of selected regulations and guidance as well as references to public and private sector sources of information.

Tuition:

2024 classes:
$949

2025 classes:
$1,050

Credits:

16 CPE's

Class Type:

This course is currently being offered in the following training modalities:

• Online
  • Virtual Instructor-Led - ACQI7023A
    • Class Length: This class is listed as a 2 day course.
• On-site
  • Contact our Business Development department for more information.

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize and apply the principles of ethical behavior in Federal procurement
• Describe administrative debarment and suspension procedures and the administrative tools available to the Contracting Officer for ensuring contractor responsibility
• Differentiate between a personal and an organizational conflict of interest
• Identify and explain the requirements of the Procurement Integrity Act
• Explain the whistleblower (qui tam) provisions of the civil False Claims Act
• Describe the FAR rule regarding the contractor business ethics compliance program and mandatory disclosure requirements