[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 5] [Revised as of January 1, 2008] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR970.0371-4] [Page 425] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 9--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PART 970_DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS--Table of Contents Subpart 970.03_Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest Sec. 970.0371-4 Gratuities. Employees of a management and operating contractor shall not, under circumstances which might reasonably be interpreted as an attempt to influence the recipients in the conduct of their duties, accept any gratuity or special favor from individuals or organizations with whom the contractor is doing business, or proposing to do business, in accomplishing the work under the contract. Reference is made to the requirements prescribed in 48 CFR 3.502.