§ 8702. Prohibited conduct

A person may not—

• (1) provide, attempt to provide, or offer to provide a kickback;
• (2) solicit, accept, or attempt to accept a kickback; or
• (3) include the amount of a kickback prohibited by paragraph (1) or (2) in the contract price—
  • (A) a subcontractor charges a prime contractor or a higher tier subcontractor; or
  • (B) a prime contractor charges the Federal Government.