Hiring Current and Former US Government Employees
Overview
Most current and former Government Officials including military officers, are subject to federal conflict of interest laws and regulations. These laws and regulations restrict how a contractor may recruit and hire these individuals and may also limit the activities that they can perform as employees, consultants, or representatives. Violations of these laws can have serious consequences including civil and criminal fines, contract rescission, and suspension and debarment.
Definitions
Ethics Advisory Opinion
“Ethics Advisory Opinion” means a written opinion provided to a current or former Government Official upon his/her request by his/her agency’s ethics official regarding the restrictions that apply to his/her post-government employment.
Government Official
"Government Official” means any officer or employee or person acting for or on behalf of the executive branch of the United States, or any independent Federal agency, in any official function, including those who have been nominated or are awaiting appointment to such a position.
Procurement Integrity Act
The Procurement Integrity Act prohibits the release of source selection and contractor bid or proposal information. Also, a former employee who served in certain positions on a procurement action or contract in excess of $10 million is barred for one year from receiving compensation as an employee or consultant from that contractor. 48 C.F.R. § 3.104-1-11
The post-employment restrictions on receiving compensation are in addition to the post-employment restrictions of 18 U.S.C. § 207[1]
For more details on this act, see Procurement Integrity Act, or go to the Department of Justice Website at : http://www.justice.gov/jmd/procurement-integrity