Our Code of Conduct.

FCI exists to turn ambitious strategy into delivered outcomes for the missions that matter — and to stay long enough to prove they work. Everything in this Code follows from that purpose.

• Mission first. We serve the public mission, not just the contract line item.
• One team. Strategy and delivery never hand off to someone else — we own the work end to end.
• Integrity over expedience. When the easy path and the right path diverge, we take the right one.
• Accountability. We own outcomes, and we make every decision defensible under scrutiny.

Trust is the currency of federal work. We earn it by being honest, by doing what we say, and by complying with every law and regulation that governs our clients and our firm — no matter how the wind is blowing.

• We comply with all applicable laws, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and agency rules — without exception.
• We are truthful in everything we represent to clients, partners, and the government.
• We deliver work that holds up to audit and oversight, the day it ships and years later.
• We cooperate fully and honestly with any review or investigation.

Our clients trust us with their most sensitive missions and data. We protect that trust at every step of every engagement.

• Protect confidentiality. Client information is never shared, used, or removed improperly — we work on a need-to-know basis.
• Safeguard data. We meet our clients' security and privacy requirements, and we keep data no longer than the mission requires.
• Avoid conflicts of interest. We identify and manage organizational and personal conflicts before they become a problem.
• Use AI responsibly. Bias review, human-in-the-loop governance, and explainability are delivered with the model — not bolted on after.

Working with the federal government carries a higher bar. We hold ourselves to both the letter and the spirit of the rules that govern public contracting.

• We never offer or accept bribes, kickbacks, or improper gifts or gratuities.
• We honor procurement integrity rules — no improper access to source-selection or proprietary information.
• We bill accurately and never mischarge labor, time, or costs.
• We interact properly with government officials and follow gift, lobbying, and post-employment rules.
• We abide by trade controls and sanctions, and we compete fairly, on the merits.
• We keep complete and accurate records of our work.

Our people are the firm. We build an environment where everyone can do their best work and is treated with dignity.

• Equal opportunity. We maintain an inclusive, respectful meritocracy and provide equal opportunity to all.
• We never tolerate harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or retaliation.
• We communicate with candor and respect — directness is not an excuse for disrespect.
• We keep our workplaces and our engagements safe and healthy.

The work we do reaches beyond any single engagement. We are deliberate about the impact we have on communities, the environment, and the technology we put into the world.

• We support the communities and the public missions we serve.
• We act as responsible stewards of the environment in how we operate.
• We build and deploy technology — including AI — that is safe, fair, and accountable.

If you see something that conflicts with this Code, the law, or our policies, you have a duty to raise it. Speaking up protects our clients, our colleagues, and our firm.

• Anyone — a colleague, partner, client, or member of the public — can raise a concern.
• Reports are taken seriously, reviewed thoroughly, and handled with discretion.
• We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Not sure if something rises to the level of a concern? Raise it anyway. We would always rather hear it.