# 48 CFR § 1303.203: 1303.203 Reporting suspected violations of the gratuities clause

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.203

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 CFR § 1303.203
- **Heading:** 1303.203 Reporting suspected violations of the gratuities clause
- **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 13—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 1303—IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST > Subpart 1303.2—Contractor Gratuities to Government Personnel

## Text

Suspected violations of the Gratuities clause shall be reported to the HCA in writing detailing the circumstances. The report must identify the contractor and personnel involved, provide a summary of the pertinent evidence and circumstances that indicate a violation, and include any other available supporting documentation. The HCA will evaluate the report, and, if the allegations appear to support a violation, the matter will be referred to the Head of Contracting Office with copies provided to the Senior Procurement Executive and the DOC Office of Inspector General. See DAO 207-10 for procedures.

## Nearby sections

- [48 CFR § 1303.101-2 1303.101-2 Solicitation and acceptance of gratuities by government personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.101-2.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.104-4 1303.104-4 Disclosure, protection and marking of contractor bid or proposal information and source selection information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.104-4.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.104-7 1303.104-7 Violations or possible violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.104-7.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.203 1303.203 Reporting suspected violations of the gratuities clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.203.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.204 1303.204 Treatment of violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.204.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.303 1303.303 Reporting suspected antitrust violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.303.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.405 1303.405 Misrepresentations or violations of the covenant against contingent fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.405.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.502-2 1303.502-2 Subcontractor kickbacks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.502-2.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.602 1303.602 Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.602.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.704 1303.704 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.704.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.705 1303.705 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.705.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.804 1303.804 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.804.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.806 1303.806 Processing suspected violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.806.md)
- [48 CFR § 1303.905 1303.905 Procedures for investigating complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1303.905.md)

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