Non-Federal Entities

Question 1

What are the two types of community or civic activities a DoD Command can NOT co-sponsor with an NFE, even when the activity is unrelated to the purpose or business of the co-sponsoring NFE (or any of its members)?

Answer 1

1. Fundraising;
2. Membership drives
   (JER 3-206.a/DODINST 5410.20)

Question 2

Whose permission is needed to host a fundraiser for an NFE (which meets the requirements of JER 211.a) in DoD facilities or using DoD equipment?

Answer 2

Director, OPM, or their designee

Question 3

What factors does DoD SOCO recommend DoD Officials consider before meeting individually with a Defense Contractor?

Answer 3

A. Topics to be discussed;
B. Willing and able to hold such meetings with similarly situated entities;
C. Pending matters involving the contractor (procurements, claims, audits, etc.)
D. Any other factor which may give rise to an appearance of impropriety.

“Industry day” group meetings may be a best practice over individual meetings.