§ 603.203 - Reporting suspected violations of the Gratuities clause.

DOS personnel shall report immediately and in writing any apparent or suspected violation of the clause at FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities, in connection with any DOS operation. The report shall be made to the contracting officer and the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations. The report shall identify the individuals involved, outline the events, acts, or conditions which indicate the apparent violation occurred, and include all pertinent documents. The Assistant Inspector General for Investigations shall review the report for completeness and accuracy and shall make a preliminary decision whether to proceed with a full investigation. The Assistant Inspector General for Investigations shall provide the written decision to the individual who made the report and the contracting officer. If the decision is to proceed with an investigation, copies of the decision shall also be provided to the head of the contracting activity, the Procurement Executive, and the Office of the Legal Adviser.