Effective December 12, 2008, the Federal Acquisition Regulation requires Department of the Interior contractors to make timely notification when credible evidence exists of certain violations of criminal law, violations of the civil False Claims Act, or overpayments in connections with the award or performance of contracts. This requirement applies to contractors performing contracts awarded for $5 million or more and exceeding 120 days in performance.

Contractors must disclose, in writing, any credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, or subcontractor of the contractor has committed a violation of Federal criminal law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, or gratuity violations (found in Title 18 of the United States Code); or a violation of the civil False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733), in connection with the award, performance, or closeout of a Government contract or a subcontract awarded there under to the Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General. Disclosures must be made by a senior officer or manager authorized to speak for the contractor.

An on-line contractor disclosure submission system is available. We ask that contractors comply with this requirement by completing and submitting the following form: Contractor Reporting Form

Contractors are invited to contact the Acquisition Integrity Unit at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (703) 487-5003 for additional information regarding compliance with this requirement.