# 48 C.F.R. § 3.101-1 (2026): General

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_101_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 3.101-1 (2026)
- **Heading:** General
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 1 / Part 3 / Subpart 3.1 / § 3.101-1: General.

## Text

Government business shall be conducted in a manner above reproach and, except as authorized by statute or regulation, with complete impartiality and with preferential treatment for none. Transactions relating to the expenditure of public funds require the highest degree of public trust and an impeccable standard of conduct. The general rule is to avoid strictly any conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in Government-contractor relationships. While many Federal laws and regulations place restrictions on the actions of Government personnel, their official conduct must, in addition, be such that they would have no reluctance to make a full public disclosure of their actions.

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 3.101-1 (2026) General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_101_1.md)
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- [48 C.F.R. § 3.103-2 (2026) Evaluating the certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_103_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.103-3 (2026) The need for further certifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_103_3.md)
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- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-3 (2026) Statutory and related prohibitions, restrictions, and requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-4 (2026) Disclosure, protection, and marking of contractor bid or proposal information and source selection information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_4.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-5 (2026) Disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_5.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-6 (2026) Ethics advisory opinions regarding prohibitions on a former official's acceptance of compensation from a contractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_6.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-7 (2026) Violations or possible violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_7.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-8 (2026) Criminal and civil penalties, and further administrative remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_8.md)

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