Keep Your Nose Clean 7
The rules on ethics are extensive and vary somewhat depending on business size. Most of this chapter is dedicated to laying them out. But before we get into the specifics of what constitutes unethical behavior, let’s tackle the cheery subject of consequences.
Suspension and Debarment
Unethical or irresponsible behavior can get you personally, or your company, or both, banned from doing federal business—either temporarily (suspension) or for a fixed period up to permanent exclusion (debarment).
Each agency has a suspension and debarment official within the office of general counsel or the office of the chief acquisition officer. Offenses that grab debarment officials’ attention are criminal convictions or civil judgments ...
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