41 U.S.C. § 53 : US Code - Section 53: Prohibited conduct

Search 41 U.S.C. § 53 : US Code - Section 53: Prohibited conduct

It is prohibited for any person -
(1) to provide, attempt to provide, or offer to provide any
kickback;
(2) to solicit, accept, or attempt to accept any kickback; or
(3) to include, directly or indirectly, the amount of any
kickback prohibited by clause (1) or (2) in the contract price
charged by a subcontractor to a prime contractor or a higher tier
subcontractor or in the contract price charged by a prime
contractor to the United States.