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52.203-13 — Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

Requires contractors with contracts over $6M exceeding 120 days to maintain a written code of ethics and have an ongoing awareness program and internal control system.

Official Regulation Text

See 48 CFR 52.203-13 for the full regulatory text.

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.203-13

Compliance Checklist

  • Adopt a written code of ethics within 30 days of contract award
  • Establish an employee awareness program
  • Maintain an internal control system with a mechanism for anonymous reporting
  • Timely disclose violations of federal criminal law to agency IG

Flow-Down to Subcontractors

Flow-down required

This clause must be included in subcontracts with subcontracts above $6,000,000 where the subcontractor will perform work covered by this clause. Typically appears in contract Sections H, I.

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This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.