MP5303.104-6 Ethics Advisory Opinions Regarding Prohibitions on a Former Official’s Acceptance of Compensation from a Contractor

(a)  An employee who becomes aware of the need to disqualify themselves from participation in an acquisition to which they have been assigned should in accordance with DoD 5500.7-R paragraph 2-204c, 5 CFR 2635.604(b), and FAR 3.104-6 provide a written request for disqualification to their supervisor. This request should be routed through the servicing contracting office and staff judge advocate offices. The request will include the following data:

(1)  Name of requestor;

(2)  Current position/job title;

(3)  Projected retirement date;

(4)  Description of current or projected involvement with ongoing programs or new acquisitions for sought disqualification;

(5)  Impact on program/unit mission if disqualification is granted;

(6)  Proposed replacement individual for official acquisition duties; and

(7)  Commander/Director recommendation.

(b)  If the individual is serving as the chair of a source selection advisory council, under an active source selection, their 'supervisor' for this purpose is the source selection authority.

(c)  If the source selection authority is the MAJCOM/FOA/DRU/CC or CV, the request for disqualification shall be coordinated through the MAJCOM/FOA/DRU JA and the SCO/SCCO.