Overview
This section establishes the scope of FAR Subpart 3.8, which provides the policies and procedures for implementing statutory restrictions on using appropriated funds to influence federal contracting and financial transactions.
Key Rules
- Statutory Basis: Implements 31 U.S.C. 1352, commonly known as the "Byrd Amendment."
- Prohibition Focus: Focuses on the limitation of using federal money to pay any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress.
- Applicability: Covers "certain" federal transactions, including the awarding of government contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and loans.
Practical Implications
- Compliance Requirements: Contractors must certify that they have not used federally appropriated funds for lobbying activities to obtain a specific contract.
- Disclosure Obligations: If a contractor uses non-appropriated funds for lobbying related to a federal award exceeding $150,000, they are generally required to disclose those activities using Standard Form LLL.