The technical customer is responsible for supporting the buying activity in maintaining
good stewardship of federal funds. In so doing, the technical customer is expected
to provide the appropriate information and participation to ensure that procurements
are conducted with integrity, fairness and in the best interest of the Government.
Avoiding Improper Business Practices
Customers must be careful to avoid improper business practices by not ordering supplies
or services if not authorized to do so, ordering only mission related items, and
being careful to protect sensitive information. Please read the following carefully.
Any questions on the following two issues should be directed to any Acquisition
Manager.
Unauthorized Procurements
Only authorized personnel acting within the scope of their authority may enter into
a contractual commitment with a vendor or subcontractor. Because of the seriousness
of unauthorized personnel committing funds on behalf of NCI, procedures explaining
the circumstances of the event and procedures to prevent reoccurrence have been
established. Unauthorized commitments may be cause for disciplinary action for the
person lacking the authority to commit funds as well as being responsible for reimbursing
the vendor or subcontractor.
Procurement Integrity and No Conflicts of Interest
Disclosure of source selection information, business proposals and/or financial
information of offerors to unauthorized parties is strictly prohibited. Anyone participating
in the procurement process must refrain from any private business or professional
activity that would conflict between their private interests and their legal ethical
responsibilities while participating in procurement activities.