# 48 CFR § 1303.405: 1303.405 Misrepresentations or violations of the covenant against contingent fees

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## Section

- **Citation:** 48 CFR § 1303.405
- **Heading:** 1303.405 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 13—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 1303—IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST > Subpart 1303.4—Contingent Fees

## Text

If the contracting officer has specific evidence or other reasonable basis to believe that a violation of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees has occurred, the matter shall be referred to the HCO, who shall, in appropriate circumstances, take one or more of the actions described in FAR 3.405(b). The HCO shall also refer the matter to the DOC Office of the Inspector General as well as the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Administration, Ethics Law and Program Division. The Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Administration, Ethics Law and Program Division shall refer the matter to the Department of Justice, as appropriate.

## Nearby sections

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- [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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