Agency:
Scheme Nickname:
Procurement suspension/debarment under FAR
Informal adjudication scheme providing a contractor and any specifically named affiliates with the opportunity to challenge an OPM-issued notice of suspension or debarment from procurement activities under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). (See 48 CFR Part 9, Subpart 9.4).
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure:
In February 2013, OPM adopted FAR 9.4 relating to practices and procedures for procurement-related suspensions and debarments. (Previously, OPM simply had unpublished guidance called "Contracting Policy No. 9.4: Suspension and Debarment Program.") See Office of Personnel Management, Notice, 78 Fed. Reg. 12106 (Feb. 21, 2013).
Types of Adjudication:
Type B
Resources & Articles:
SUSPEND Act (HR 3345): http://beta.congress.gov/113/bills/hr3345/BILLS-113hr3345ih.pdf
OPM IG House Testimony: http://www.hsgac.senate.gov/subcommittees/fpfw/hearings/examining-the-workforce-of-the-us-intelligence-community-and-the-role-of-private-contractors
OPM OIG Semiannual Report (2013): https://www.opm.gov/news/reports-publications/semi-annual-reports/sar48.pdf
OPM Director's Response to Semiannual Report: https://www.opm.gov/news/reports-publications/semi-annual-reports/sar48-management-response.pdf
OPM Notice (re FAR 9.4 Adoption): 78 Fed. Reg. 12106 (Feb. 21, 2013)
Verified by Agency:
Not verified
Is this a Major Adjudication:
No