48 CFR § 1503.1002 - 1503.1002 Policy.

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title: "48 CFR § 1503.1002 - 1503.1002   Policy."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "1503.1002"
section_name: "1503.1002   Policy."
chapter_number: 15
chapter_name: "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY"
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part_number: "1503"
part_name: "IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "5 U.S.C. 301 and 41 U.S.C. 1707."
regulatory_source: "81 FR 31178, May 18, 2016, unless otherwise noted."
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# 1503.1002 1503.1002   Policy.

Government contractors must conduct themselves with the highest degree of integrity and honesty. Contractors should have standards of conduct and internal control systems that:

(a) Are suitable to the size of the company and the extent of their involvement in Government contracting;

(b) Promote such standards;

(c) Facilitate timely discovery and disclosure of improper conduct in connection with Government contracts; and

(d) Ensure corrective measures are promptly instituted and carried out.