CFCM Professional Ethics & Conduct 3

Question 1

Under FAR 3.101-1, what is the foundational standard for contractor and Government conduct in federal contracting?

Accepted Answer

Contractors and Government employees must conduct business honestly and impartially, avoiding any appearance of impropriety

Answer

FAR 3.101-1 establishes that both Government and contractor personnel must deal fairly, honestly, and avoid any appearance of impropriety.

Question 2

A contractor's employee learns that a competitor's bid amount was improperly disclosed before award. Under NCMA's Code of Ethics, what should the contract manager do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report the disclosure to appropriate authorities and refuse to use the information

Answer

NCMA's Code of Ethics requires contract managers to report improper disclosures and refuse to benefit from them.

Question 3

Which statute specifically criminalizes a Government employee's receipt of a gratuity from a contractor with intent to influence an official act?

Accepted Answer

18 U.S.C. § 201 (Bribery of Public Officials)

Answer

18 U.S.C. § 201 prohibits bribery of public officials, including the giving or receiving of gratuities intended to influence official acts.

Question 4

A contracting officer's representative (COR) accepts a free dinner from a contractor during contract performance. Under the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, this is:

Accepted Answer

Generally prohibited as an improper gift from a prohibited source

Answer

5 C.F.R. Part 2635 generally prohibits executive branch employees from accepting gifts from prohibited sources, including contractors with whom they deal.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct required under FAR 52.203-13?

Accepted Answer

To ensure contractors promote an organizational culture of ethics and have mechanisms for detecting and reporting violations

Answer

FAR 52.203-13 requires contractors to promote ethical cultures and maintain internal controls for detecting and reporting violations of federal law.

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CFCM Professional Ethics & Conduct 3