Advocacy: Representing the interests of the industry in Congress, the White House and all federal Agencies; 

Networking: Providing numerous networking opportunities for members to develop teaming, subcontracting, and customer relationships;

Business Development: Providing direct access to decision makers, forecasting industry trends, and delivering market insights;

Professional Development: Offering a strong curriculum of seminars and workshops, including the only Project Manager Certification Program specifically for service contractors. 

 

CSA Ethics Statement

PREAMBLE

One common denominator of the Contract Services Association of America (CSA) membership is that member companies do, or intend to do, business with the U.S. Government. Consequently, the membership must share a common and continuous concern about the public's perception or our defense industry. Our collective and individual corporate commitments to ethical business practices, to policies of honesty and integrity in all day-to-day operations, and to enforce compliance with standards of conduct, are fundamental precepts to foster a positive industry image. A corollary requirement is that member companies in their business relations with one another, deal fairly and ethically and that they will attempt to resolve mutual disputes amicably.

The CSA Board of Directors has adopted a policy which requires each member company, as a condition of continued membership, and each candidate member company, as a condition of acceptance for membership, to subscribe to a Code of Business Ethics which encompasses the aforestated principals.

INTRODUCTION

A Code of Business Ethics should be tailored to reflect the respective values of the management of each company. For CSA member companies, a Code of Business Ethics must be predicated on the commitment by management not only to adhere to federal procurement laws and implementing regulations, but to otherwise conduct corporate business affairs lawfully and ethically.

WRITTEN CODE OF ETHICS

The adoption by each member company of a meaningful written Code of Business Ethics is the basis for an effective Ethics program. The Code should set forth those values of the company which are to govern the conduct of all employees in their relationships with the company, as well as in their dealings with competitors, customers, suppliers and consultants. The Ethics Policy shall be communicated to all employees, in writing, and made a part of new hire orientation. Periodic reminders are desirable to reinforce the importance of the Policy, its significance to the company and to each employee. A written commitment from each member company stating that it subscribes to a Code of Ethics shall be furnished to, and retained by CSA. A sample code of Business Ethics can be obtained from the president of CSA.
To demonstrate management's commitment to ethical conduct, a mechanism must be established for internal reporting of violations. It is essential that the program's policy enables employees to report suspected or actual violations in confidence, without penalty or jeopardy.

To assure that the company's commitment to ethical conduct is not merely lip service, but is in fact a dictum followed by everyone, a compliance verification should be undertaken periodically. Such a verification should determine whether or not appropriate policies and procedures incident to federal procurement are in place, and whether or not there is compliance with these policies and placed on self-correction and strengthening of internal controls. Verification can be conducted by the member company's internal designed or by an independent outside source.

A Code of Ethics can only have credibility if management is ready to take strong action to discipline violators of the company's Code of Ethics. Promises of good conduct will ring hollow if improper conduct is not dealt with promptly and appropriately.

TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

A CSA member company may be dropped from membership for conduct prejudicial to the objectives of CSA as stated in the Preamble. Debarment of a member company by the U.S. Government may also be justification for a termination of membership. Proceedings leading to possible termination of membership for the causes started above shall be initiated by the Ethics Committee of CSA at the request of the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The member company and its counsel, shall receive reasonable notice of the proposed action and shall be given full opportunity to be heard.

 

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