Also to know is, what is OCI in government contracting?
An OCI occurs when a contractor's performance on one government contract may compromise its ability to perform on another government contract or may compromise its ability to compete for a government contract in a fair way.
Also, which functional organization is responsible for interpretation of OCI requirements? The responsibility for determining whether an actual or apparent OCI exists lies with a procuring agency's Contracting Officer (“CO”). The CO is responsible for identifying potential conflicts of interest and, if a conflict of interest has been identified, determining whether the OCI can be neutralized or mitigated.
Also to know is, can you award to a contractor if you determine there is an OCI?
An agency cannot issue an award to a contractor that possesses an OCI unless that OCI has been avoided, mitigated, or waived. Most sophisticated government contractors have processes and procedures to screen for OCIs.
What is impaired objectivity?
Impaired Objectivity: Certain government contracts require the contractor to give objective advice or recommendations to the Government. This often occurs in technical assistance contracts, where a contractor assists in acquisition-related functions or systems engineering work related to other companies' systems.
