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Link 13">3409.507-1 Solicitation provision.</a> </p> <p class=" ListL2"> <a class="xref fm:TOC" href="/edar/part-3409%E2%80%94contractor-qualifications#Section_3409_507_2_T48_703179216" title="3409.507-2 Contract clause." aria-label="3409.507-2 Contract clause.. Link 14">3409.507-2 Contract clause.</a> </p> </div> <nav role="navigation" class="related-links"><div class="familylinks"><div class="parentlink"><strong>Parent topic:</strong> <a class="link String2Xref" href="/edar/subchapter-b%E2%80%94acquisition-planning" title="SUBCHAPTER B—ACQUISITION PLANNING" aria-label="SUBCHAPTER B鈥擜CQUISITION PLANNING. Link 15">SUBCHAPTER B—ACQUISITION PLANNING</a></div></div></nav><article class="topic nested1 SubPart" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title2" id="Subpart_3409_4_T48_7031791"> <h2 class="title topictitle2 Subpart" id="ariaid-title2">Subpart 3409.4—Debarment, Suspension, and Ineligibility</h2> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title3" id="Section_3409_400_T48_703179111"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title3"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.400</span> Scope of subpart.</h3> <div class="body conbody"> <p class="p P">This subpart implements FAR subpart 9.4 by detailing policies and procedures governing the debarment and suspension of organizations and individuals from participating in ED contracts and subcontracts. </p> </div> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title4" id="Section_3409_401_T48_703179112"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title4"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.401</span> Applicability.</h3> <div class="body conbody"> <p class="p P">This subpart applies to all procurement debarment and suspension actions initiated by ED. This subpart does not apply to nonprocurement debarment and suspension. </p> </div> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title5" id="Section_3409_403_T48_703179113"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title5"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.403</span> Definitions.</h3> <div class="body conbody"> <p class="p P">The SPE is designated as the <em class="ph i">debarring official</em> and <em class="ph i">suspending official</em> as defined in FAR 9.403 and is designated as the agency official authorized to make the decisions required in FAR 9.406 and 9.407. </p> </div> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title6" id="Section_3409_406_T48_703179114"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title6"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.406</span> Debarment.</h3> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title7" id="Section_3409_406_3_T48_703179115"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title7"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.406-3</span> Procedures.</h3> <div class="body conbody"> <p class="p Runin List1">(b) <em class="ph i">Decisionmaking process.</em> </p> <p class="p List2">(1) Contractors proposed for debarment may submit, in person, in writing, or through a representative, information and argument in opposition to the proposed debarment. The contractor must submit additional information within 30 days of receipt of the notice of proposal to debar, as described in FAR 9.406–3(c). </p> <p class="p List2">(2) In actions not based upon a conviction or civil judgment, if the contractor's submission in opposition raises a genuine dispute over facts material to the proposed debarment, the contractor may request a fact-finding conference. If the Debarring Official determines that there is a genuine dispute of material fact, the Debarring Official will conduct fact-finding and base the decision in accordance with FAR 9.406–3(b)(2) and (d) through (f). </p> </div> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title8" id="Section_3409_407_T48_703179116"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title8"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.407</span> Suspension.</h3> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title9" id="Section_3409_407_3_T48_703179117"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title9"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.407-3</span> Procedures.</h3> <div class="body conbody"> <p class="p Runin List1">(b) <em class="ph i">Decisionmaking process.</em> </p> <p class="p List2">(1) Contractors suspended in accordance with FAR 9.407 may submit, in person, in writing, or through a representative, information and argument in opposition to the suspension. The contractor must submit this information and argument within 30 days of receipt of the notice of suspension, as described in FAR 9.407–3(c). </p> <p class="p List2">(2) In actions not based upon an indictment, if the contractor's submission in opposition raises a genuine dispute over facts material to the suspension and if no determination has been made, on the basis of Department of Justice advice, that substantial interests of the Government in pending or contemplated legal proceedings based on the same facts as the suspension would be prejudiced, the contractor may request a fact-finding conference. The Suspending Official will conduct fact-finding and base the decision in accordance with FAR 9.407–3(b)(2) and (d) and (e). </p> </div> </article> </article> <article class="topic nested1 SubPart" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title10" id="Subpart_3409_5_T48_7031792"> <h2 class="title topictitle2 Subpart" id="ariaid-title10">Subpart 3409.5—Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest</h2> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title11" id="Section_3409_502_T48_703179211"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title11"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.502</span> Applicability.</h3> <div class="body conbody"> <p class="p P">This subpart applies to all ED contracts except contracts with other Federal agencies. However, this subpart applies to contracts with the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the 8(a) program. </p> </div> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title12" id="Section_3409_503_T48_703179212"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title12"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.503</span> Waiver.</h3> <div class="body conbody"> <p class="p P">The HCA is designated as the official who may waive any general rule or procedure of FAR subpart 9.5 or of this subpart. </p> </div> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title13" id="Section_3409_506_T48_703179213"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title13"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.506</span> Procedures.</h3> <div class="body conbody"> <p class="p List1">(a) If the effects of a potential or actual conflict of interest cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated before award, the prospective contractor is not eligible for that award. If a potential or actual conflict of interest is identified after award and the effects cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated, ED will terminate the contract unless the HCA deems continued performance to be in the best interest of the Federal Government. </p> <p class="p List1">(b) The HCA is designated as the official to conduct reviews and make final decisions under FAR 9.506(b) and (c). </p> </div> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title14" id="Section_3409_507_T48_703179214"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title14"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.507</span> Solicitation provision and contract clause.</h3> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title15" id="Section_3409_507_1_T48_703179215"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title15"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.507-1</span> Solicitation provision.</h3> <div class="body conbody"> <p class="p P">The contracting officer must insert the provision in 3452.209–70 (Conflict of interest certification) in all solicitations for services above the simplified acquisition threshold. </p> </div> </article> <article class="topic concept nested2 Section" aria-labelledby="ariaid-title16" id="Section_3409_507_2_T48_703179216"> <h3 class="title topictitle3" id="ariaid-title16"> <span class="ph autonumber">3409.507-2</span> Contract clause.</h3> <div class="body conbody"> <p class="p P">The contracting officer must insert the clause at 3452.209–71 (Conflict of interest) in all contracts for services above the simplified acquisition threshold. </p> </div> </article> </article> </article> </article> </div> <div class="nextprev"><a href="/edar/3408.871-paperwork-reduction." class="docprevious docprevround" title="Previous" aria-label="Previous">芦 Previous</a><a href="/edar/subpart-3409.4%E2%80%94debarment-suspension-and-ineligibility" class="docnext docnextround" title="Next" aria-label="Next">Next 禄</a></div> 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