Certifies that contractor has not paid anyone to lobby government on this specific contract.
Applicability: Required in all contracts.
Key Requirements
Certify no payments to influence government action on this procurement
Disclose any payments to congressional representatives or agency officials
Maintain documentation supporting the certification
Update certification if circumstances change during contract performance
Common Issues & Pitfalls
Not understanding what constitutes 'influence' payments (lobbying is limited, not prohibited)
Failing to disclose lobbying activities properly registered under FARA
Assuming social events or gifts to government employees are acceptable
Not updating certification if lobbying activities begin post-award
Contractor Guidance for Your Bid
This clause concerns influencing THIS specific procurement, not general lobbying. You can hire registered lobbyists—just disclose them. You cannot gift government employees or attempt to influence contract award/terms through gifts. Keep your procurement team clean of any quid-pro-quo arrangements. False certification is debarrable.