Fox Rothschild – Federal contractors need to be proactive about detecting and neutralizing or mitigating Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). The FAR’s OCI provisions promote the fairness and integrity of the procurement process, ensuring a level playing field by preventing unfair competitive advantages, biased decision-making, or impaired objectivity. A recent GAO decision provides key insights into how OCIs are identified, evaluated, and effectively managed. The post is also a useful overview as a new FAR clause on OCI is pending finalization.
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New GAO Decision Highlights Effective OCI Identification and Mitigation Practices
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