# 5 C.F.R. § 2641.207 (2026): One-year restriction on any former private sector assignee under the Information Technology Exchange Program representing, aiding, counseling or assisting in representing in connection with any contract with former agency > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_207 ## Section - **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 2641.207 (2026) - **Heading:** One-year restriction on any former private sector assignee under the Information Technology Exchange Program representing, aiding, counseling or assisting in representing in connection with any contract with former agency - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter XVI: OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS / Part 2641: POST-EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESTRICTIONS / Subpart B: Prohibitions / § 2641.207: § 2641.207 One-year restriction on any former private sector assignee under the Information Technology Exchange Program representing, aiding, counseling or assisting in representing in connection with any contract with former agency. ## Text (a) Basic prohibition of 18 U.S.C. 207(l). For one year after the termination of his assignment from a private sector organization to an agency under the Information Technology Exchange Program, 5 U.S.C. chapter 37, no former assignee shall knowingly represent, or aid, counsel or assist in representing any other person in connection with any contract with that agency. (b) Exceptions and waivers. The prohibition of 18 U.S.C. 207(l) does not apply to a former employee who is: (1) Acting on behalf of the United States. See § 2641.301(a). (2) Acting as an elected State or local government official. See § 2641.301(b). (3) Testifying under oath. See § 2641.301(f). (4) Acting on behalf of an international organization pursuant to a waiver. See § 2641.301(h). (5) Acting as an employee of a Government-owned, contractor-operated entity pursuant to a waiver. See § 2641.301(i). (c) Commencement and length of restriction. 18 U.S.C. 207(l) is a one-year restriction. The one-year period is measured from the date when the individual's assignment under the Information Technology Exchange Program terminates. (d) Represent, aid, counsel, or assist in representing. [Reserved] (e) In connection with any contract with the former agency. [Reserved] ## Nearby sections - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.201 (2026) § 2641.201 Permanent restriction on any former employee's representations to United States concerning particular matter in which the employee participated personally and substantially.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_201.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.202 (2026) § 2641.202 Two-year restriction on any former employee's representations to United States concerning particular matter for which the employee had official responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_202.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.203 (2026) § 2641.203 One-year restriction on any former employee's representations, aid, or advice concerning ongoing trade or treaty negotiation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_203.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.204 (2026) § 2641.204 One-year restriction on any former senior employee's representations to former agency concerning any matter, regardless of prior involvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_204.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.205 (2026) § 2641.205 Two-year restriction on any former very senior employee's representations to former agency or certain officials concerning any matter, regardless of prior involvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_205.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.206 (2026) § 2641.206 One-year restriction on any former senior or very senior employee's representations on behalf of, or aid or advice to, a foreign entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_206.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.207 (2026) § 2641.207 One-year restriction on any former private sector assignee under the Information Technology Exchange Program representing, aiding, counseling or assisting in representing in connection with any contract with former agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_207.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_207. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.