I.    Introduction    
  
II.   Conflicts of Interest

III.  Impartiality

IV.  Gifts from Contractors

V.   Seeking Employment

VI.  After You Leave

VII. Joining the Government

VIII. Where to Get Help

 

 

More on Endorsements/Recommendations

In addition, agencies may have policies or procedures that limit the situations in which you may make statements about a contractor's performance. Therefore, you should consult with a contracting officer or an agency ethics official before making such statements.

Example:  A contractor asks you for a letter stating that the contractor performed all its work under a particular contract.  After consulting with the contracting officer, you provide a statement indicating that the contractor met all benchmarks, submitted all reports, and delivered a fully operational product to the agency.  This would not be a prohibited endorsement, even if it is anticipated that the contractor will share the letter with prospective customers.