# 48 CFR § 1203.405: 1203.405 Misrepresentations or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.405

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 CFR § 1203.405
- **Heading:** 1203.405 Misrepresentations or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System > CHAPTER 12—DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 1203—IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST > Subpart 1203.4—Contingent Fees

## Text

(a) The same procedures contained in 1203.203 shall be followed for reporting the attempted or actual exercise of improper influence, misrepresentation of a contingent fee arrangement, or other violation of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees (see FAR 52.203-5), except reports of misrepresentation or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees shall be coordinated with DOT legal counsel for referral to the Department of Justice, if deemed appropriate.

## Nearby sections

- [48 CFR § 1203.101-3 1203.101-3 Agency regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.101-3.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.203 1203.203 Reporting suspected violations of the Gratuities clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.203.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.204 1203.204 Treatment of violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.204.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.301 1203.301 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.301.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.303 1203.303 Reporting suspected antitrust violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.303.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.405 1203.405 Misrepresentations or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.405.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.502-2 1203.502-2 Subcontractor kickbacks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.502-2.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.703 1203.703 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.703.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.906 1203.906 Remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.906.md)

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