[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 6] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR1503.500-70] [Page 9-10] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 15--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PART 1503--IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST--Table of Contents Subpart 1503.5--Contractor Responsibility to Avoid Improper Business Practices Sec. 1503.500-70 Policy. Source: 65 FR 57103, Sept. 21, 2000, unless otherwise noted. Government contractors must conduct themselves with the highest degree of integrity and honesty. Contractors should have standards of conduct and internal control systems that: (a) Are suitable to the size of the company and the extent of their involvement in Government contracting. (b) Promote such standards. [[Page 10]] (c) Facilitate timely discovery and disclosure of improper conduct in connection with Government contracts, and (d) Ensure corrective measures are promptly instituted and carried out.