Employees subject to employee conduct standards of Merit Personnel Act.

Except for those District government employees employed by agencies not subject to Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-601.01 et seq.], District government employees who participate in the procurement process shall be subject to the provisions of subchapter XVIII of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-618.01 et seq.]. Participation in the procurement process shall include involvement, either directly or indirectly, in: The decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, or preparation of any part of a purchase request; Influencing the content of any specification or purchase standard; Rendering of advice; An investigation or audit; or Any other advisory capacity pertaining to any contract, subcontract, solicitation, or proposal.