Meetings with Representatives of Foreign Governments or Foreign Industry, Foreign Travel, and Foreign Contacts

1.  Purpose

This U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Order establishes procedures and reporting requirements for all GSA personnel regarding: 

     a.  Meetings and visits with representatives from foreign governments and/or foreign industry for all employees;

     b.  Official or unofficial foreign travel for covered individuals; and 

     c.  Maintaining foreign contacts for covered individuals.   

2.  Applicability

This Order applies to: 

     a.  All GSA employees (except as noted under paragraphs 2.c. and 2.d. below), and includes additional responsibilities for covered individuals (see Appendix C for definition). 

     b.  Covered individuals are not limited to Government employees but include all persons defined in Security Executive Agency Directive (SEAD) 3.

     c.  The Office of Inspector General (OIG) to the extent that the OIG determines it is consistent with the OIG’s independent authority under the Inspector General Act and it does not conflict with other OIG policies or the OIG mission. 

     d.  The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) to the extent that the CBCA determines it is consistent with its independent authority under the Contract Disputes Act and other authorities and it does not conflict with the CBCA's policies or mission.