7 do's and 1 don't for avoiding conflicts of interest -- Washington Technology

Advice on how companies can avoid organizational conflicts of interest

What should a company remember about organizational conflicts of interest? Experts have narrowed down the to-do's to a few do's.

Do understand the organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) rules and the different categories of OCIs.
Do be particularly attuned to “impaired objectivity” OCIs.
Do think broadly. OCIs are created at a companywide level, not simply a division or sector level.
Do consider the long-range business plan for a particular procurement.
Do be aware that winning a small, preliminary award could create conflicts on a massive, future award.
Do be aware of the potential restrictions on follow-on contracts that might accompany system engineering and technical assistance work.
Do ensure that every proposal considers and, as required, implements an OCI mitigation plan.
Do not simply ignore an institutional competitive advantage when preparing a proposal.

Source: Government Contracts Blog, Sheppard Mullins law firm

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