Common use of Organizational Conflict of Interest Clause in Contracts

Organizational Conflict of Interest. The guidelines and procedures of FAR 9.5 will be used in identifying and resolving any issues of organizational conflict of interest at the Order level. In the event that an Order requires activity that would create an actual or potential conflict of interest, the Contractor shall: (a) Notify the OCO of the actual or potential conflict, and not commence work on any Order that involves a potential or actual conflict of interest until specifically notified by the OCO to proceed; (b) Identify the conflict and recommend to the OCO an alternate tasking approach which would avoid the conflict; If the OCO determines that it is in the best interest of the Government to issue the Order, notwithstanding a conflict of interest, a request for waiver shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 9.503.