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Compliance software built for government contractors

Federal contracting demands rigorous ethics programs. FAR requirements, mandatory disclosure obligations, organizational conflicts of interest, and suspension/debarment risk require documentation that survives government scrutiny. Ethico provides the ethics hotline, case management, and COI tracking government contractors need—with 25 years of experience serving regulated industries.

25 years serving federal contractors and regulated industries
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The Shield

Documentation that satisfies government auditors

Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements demand comprehensive ethics programs with documentation that survives audit scrutiny.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Requirements

FAR 52.203-13: Contractor Code of Business Ethics
Ethics hotline, internal investigation procedures, disclosure processes
FAR 52.203-14: Display of Hotline Poster
Hotline with poster materials included
FAR 9.104-1: Contractor Responsibility
Documented ethics program demonstrates organizational integrity
FAR 3.104: Procurement Integrity
OCI disclosure and tracking
FAR Subpart 9.4: Debarment, Suspension
Early detection and mandatory disclosure support

Mandatory Disclosure Program Support

Track credible evidence of violations
Document internal investigation procedures
Generate disclosure documentation
Maintain complete audit trail
Link investigations to corrective actions
The Engine

Investigation categories for federal contracting

Pre-configured case categories with templates designed for government contractor investigations, from procurement fraud to FCPA concerns.

Government Contractor Case Categories

Procurement Fraud
Cost/pricing violations, bid rigging indicators, false claims documentation
Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)
Impaired objectivity, biased ground rules, unfair competitive advantage
Trafficking in Persons
FAR 52.222-50 compliance, supply chain indicators
Kickbacks and Gratuities
Anti-Kickback Act compliance, government employee gifts
False Claims/Statements
False Claims Act documentation, qui tam preparation
Information Security
CUI handling, NIST 800-171, cybersecurity incidents
Foreign Corrupt Practices
FCPA considerations for international contracts

Intelligent Routing

By Contract Vehicle
Program-specific routing
By Agency
DoD, HHS, DHS, etc.
By Issue Severity
Disclosure trigger alerts
Legal Escalation
When mandatory disclosure indicated
The Compass

Organizational Conflict of Interest tracking

Comprehensive OCI disclosure and tracking that surfaces conflicts before they jeopardize contract eligibility.

OCI Disclosure and Tracking

  • Employee disclosures of potential OCIs
  • Subcontractor OCI certifications
  • Project-level conflict screening
  • Mitigation plan documentation
  • Annual certification campaigns

OCI Categories Tracked

  • Prior government employment (revolving door)
  • Competitor relationships
  • Financial interests in contract outcomes
  • Access to non-public information
  • Subcontractor conflicts

Cross-Reference Detection

Link OCI disclosures to new contract bids
Surface conflicts across employee base
Track mitigation plan effectiveness
Generate audit-ready OCI documentation
The Heart

A hotline for security-cleared personnel

Government contractors face unique reporting challenges. Our intake specialists understand procurement terminology, classified vs. unclassified handling, and mandatory disclosure triggers.

Contractor-Specific Intake

  • Trained on procurement terminology and regulations
  • Understand classified vs. unclassified handling
  • Recognize mandatory disclosure triggers
  • Capture contract and program context
  • 200+ languages for international operations

Why Reporting Matters for Contractors

Employees fear retaliation
Third-party anonymity, non-attribution
Concerns about clearance impact
Confidential handling protocols
Complex procurement regulations
Trained specialists understand context
Mandatory disclosure obligations
Early detection enables proper response
Multiple agency oversight
Documentation supports various audits
Risk Prevention

Early detection protects contract eligibility

A single suspension or debarment can eliminate a contractor's ability to bid on federal work. Early detection of compliance issues enables proper response.

Why This Matters

  • Internal investigation before government discovers
  • Voluntary disclosure showing good faith
  • Corrective action demonstrating responsibility
  • Documentation of compliance program effectiveness

Ethico's Role

  • Surface issues through effective hotline
  • Investigate thoroughly with structured workflows
  • Document corrective actions and improvements
  • Provide audit trail showing program effectiveness
  • Support disclosure decisions with complete records

Who uses Ethico in government contracting

Across the contractor compliance landscape

Ethics and Compliance Officers

  • Overall compliance program management
  • FAR requirement oversight
  • Mandatory disclosure decisions
  • Agency audit preparation

Security Officers

  • Personnel security incidents
  • Information security concerns
  • Insider threat indicators
  • Clearance-related issues

Contracts and Procurement

  • OCI screening and management
  • Bid protest concerns
  • Subcontractor compliance
  • Procurement integrity

General Counsel

  • Mandatory disclosure decisions
  • Investigation oversight
  • Litigation preparation
  • Agency interaction

HR and Employee Relations

  • Workplace conduct issues
  • Retaliation prevention
  • Employee relations concerns
  • Training compliance

The numbers behind our work

23.7 days
Average case closure
44%
Faster than industry
<1%
Call abandonment
14-15 min
Call duration
~75%
Identified callers
100%
Quality review
1,500+
Client organizations
25 years
Serving regulated industries

Contractor-ready deployment in 60-90 days

Phase
Timeline
What Happens
Discovery
Week 1-2
FAR requirements review, contract-specific categories, routing rules
Configuration
Week 2-4
OCI tracking setup, mandatory disclosure workflows, agency-specific templates
Integration
Week 3-5
HRIS connection, existing system data import
Training
Week 5-6
Compliance team training, investigator certification
Go-Live
Week 6-8
Full deployment with hypercare support

What's Included

FAR-aligned category configuration
OCI disclosure workflow setup
Mandatory disclosure documentation templates
Compliance team training
30-day hypercare period
"When DCAA auditors asked about our ethics program, we pulled reports showing hotline activity, case outcomes, OCI disclosure rates, and corrective actions taken—all from one system. They were impressed by the documentation trail. More importantly, our employees actually use the hotline because they trust it."
Sandra K.
VP Ethics & Compliance, Defense Contractor (8,500 employees)
Clean DCAA ethics audit, 40% increase in employee reporting

What happens next

1

See Government Contractor Configuration

Demo showing FAR-aligned categories, OCI tracking, and mandatory disclosure workflows.

30 Minutes
2

Review Your Specific Requirements

We'll map your agency relationships and contract requirements to our templates.

3

Design Your Compliance Program

Configure categories, routing rules, and OCI workflows for your organization.

4

Go Live

Full deployment with government contractor-specific configuration and compliance team training.

60-90 Days

Frequently asked questions

Compliance documentation that survives government scrutiny

See how Ethico helps government contractors meet FAR requirements, manage organizational conflicts, and maintain the documentation that protects contract eligibility.

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