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).
Adjudication Levels:
| Level | Name of Office | Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division: | Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at this stage? |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing Level | Office of the Director | No |
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 (Previously, OPM simply had unpublished guidance called "Contracting Policy No. 9.4: Suspension and Debarment Program.")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
Verified by Agency:
Not verified
Is this a Major Adjudication:
No
