FARFinal Rule
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Improving Consistency Between Procurement and Nonprocurement Procedures on Suspension and Debarment
Finance & BankingLabor & Workplace
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Summary
This regulation makes the federal government's rules for blocking companies from doing business with it more consistent between regular purchases and other types of contracts. It ensures that companies penalized for wrongdoing face the same consequences regardless of which federal agency is buying from them.
Key Points
- 1The federal government is standardizing its suspension and debarment procedures, meaning companies will face uniform penalties across all types of federal contracts instead of different rules depending on the agency
- 2This applies to both regular procurement (buying goods and services) and nonprocurement activities (like grants and cooperative agreements), creating a level playing field
- 3Companies that are suspended or debarred for violations like fraud or safety issues will be treated the same way across all federal agencies
- 4The change helps prevent dishonest contractors from shopping around to find agencies with looser enforcement rules
- 5This makes the federal contracting process more transparent and fair by ensuring consistent consequences for misconduct
Key Dates
Published
January 3, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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