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.
Documentation that satisfies government auditors
Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements demand comprehensive ethics programs with documentation that survives audit scrutiny.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Requirements
Mandatory Disclosure Program Support
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
Intelligent Routing
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
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
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
Contractor-ready deployment in 60-90 days
What's Included
"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."
What happens next
See Government Contractor Configuration
Demo showing FAR-aligned categories, OCI tracking, and mandatory disclosure workflows.
Review Your Specific Requirements
We'll map your agency relationships and contract requirements to our templates.
Design Your Compliance Program
Configure categories, routing rules, and OCI workflows for your organization.
Go Live
Full deployment with government contractor-specific configuration and compliance team training.
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.