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Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCOI) could result when the nature of the work being performed on a federal contract creates an actual or potential conflict of interest on a future award, which could result in restrictions on that award. There are three basic categories where OCIs may be found when NC State has the benefit of :<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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