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STANDARDS OF CONDUCT (ETHICS)As important representatives of the government, CORs must maintain high ethical standards at alltimes. The Department of Defense Standards of Conduct Office (SOCO) athttp://www.defenselink.mil/dodgc/defense_ethics/ provides information relating to the ethics andstandards of conduct programs throughout DoD. This includes ethics training materials and linksto DoD Regulation 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), which is available for download athttp://www.defenselink.mil/dodgc/defense_ethics/.The Acquisition Ethics Program is the primary guideline for the actions and activities ofgovernment representatives. Topics include favors, gratuities, and consideration for services,conflicts of interest, and the unauthorized use of official U.S. Government positions. The DefenseAcquisition Ethics Program sets the following fundamental ethical principles:Integrity: People with integrity are principled, honorable, and upright. They are consistentin their moral behavior and do not adopt an “end-justifies the means” philosophy.Honesty: Honest people are truthful, sincere, and candid. They do not mislead, actdeviously, or misuse or disclose information learned in confidence.Fairness: Fair people show a commitment to justice, equal treatment, and tolerance. Theyare unbiased, open-minded, and where appropriate, willing to change their positions.ACTIONS THE COR MUST DOBe familiar with the requirements of the JER and FAR 3.104, Procurement Integrity, andsupplements.Treat contractors impartially.Avoid any situations involving conflicts of interest.Safeguard all procurement sensitive and proprietary information.Report any suspected violations to the contracting officer and/or the ethics counselor.File required financial and employment disclosure reports.Attend yearly ethics and procurement integrity training.If you are uncertain about any situation you encounter, contact your contracting officer orethics counselor.ACTIONS THE COR MUST NOT DODiscuss acquisition plans or provide advance information that might give one contractor anadvantage over other potential contractors in a forthcoming procurement.Discuss with the contractor or subcontractors any potential employment opportunities foryourself or your friends, associates, or family members.Engage in any personal business or professional activity that would cause a conflict ofinterest between the private interests of the COR and the public interests of the UnitedStates.Use the COR position to induce, coerce, or influence any person, including subordinates,to provide any benefits financial or otherwise, for himself or others.9
Solicit or accept favors, gratuities, considerations, assistance, or entertainment offered tothe COR or family members from a contractor or subcontractor that is contemplating doingbusiness with the Government.Release to any individual, or any individual business concern or its representatives, anyknowledge acquired in any way concerning proposed procurements by any procuringactivity of the Department of the Army.10
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Page 3 and 4: PURPOSEThis guide provides a ready
Page 5 and 6: NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENTGENERALOn
Page 7 and 8: Provide orientation, instructions,
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Page 17 and 18: Monitor the contractor’s performa
Page 19 and 20: DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTSComplete
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