# 39 CFR § 230.6: Contractor requirements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 CFR § 230.6
- **Heading:** Contractor requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 39—Postal Service > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER D—ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION > PART 230—OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL > Subpart A—General Policy and Authority

## Text

(a) The Office of Inspector General shall be the exclusive judge of its contractors' qualifications.
(b) The Office of Inspector General shall award contracts to and make purchases from only responsible contractors. In order to award a contract, a contracting officer must make an affirmative determination of responsibility.
(c) A responsible prospective contractor is one who:
(1) Has the financial and logistical resources to perform the contract;
(2) Has the necessary organization, experience, and technical ability to perform the contract;
(3) Is able to comply with the delivery and performance schedules established by the Office of Inspector General;
(4) Has a satisfactory performance record (although a lack of relevant performance history shall not disqualify a prospective contractor from award);
(5) Has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; and,
(6) Is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable federal laws and regulations.
[77 FR 6676, Feb. 9, 2012]

## Nearby sections

- [39 CFR § 230.1 § 230.1 Establishment and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.1.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.2 § 230.2 Access to information and other responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.2.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.3 § 230.3 Cooperation with the Office of Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.3.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.4 § 230.4 Arrest and investigative powers of criminal investigators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.4.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.5 § 230.5 Release of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.5.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.6 § 230.6 Contractor requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.6.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.10 § 230.10 Demands for records or testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.10.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.30 § 230.30 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.30.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.31 § 230.31 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.31.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.32 § 230.32 Disposition of property of apparent owners where property is valued over $200.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.32.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.33 § 230.33 Disposition of property of apparent owners where property is valued at $200 or less.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.33.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.34 § 230.34 Disposition of property of unknown owners where property is valued over $200.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.34.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.35 § 230.35 Disposition of property of unknown owners where property is valued at $200 or less.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.35.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.36 § 230.36 Contraband and property subject to court order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.36.md)

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