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FAR 9.407-4 Period of suspension.

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In plain English

This section sets time limits on how long a contractor can be suspended from government contracting. A suspension is temporary and must end after 12 months unless legal proceedings start or an extension is requested, but it can never last more than 18 months without legal action. The suspending official must notify prosecutors before the 12-month period ends to allow them to request an extension.

Applies to: Contractors suspended from government contracting

What it requires

  • The suspending and debarring official shall notify the Department of Justice or other responsible prosecuting official of the proposed termination of the suspension, at least 30 days before the 12-month period expires.

Key terms: suspension · suspending and debarring official · legal proceedings · prosecuting official · extension

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

(a) Suspension shall be for a temporary period pending the completion of an investigation and any ensuing legal proceedings, unless sooner terminated by the suspending and debarring official or as provided in this section.

(b) If legal proceedings are not initiated within 12 months after the date of the suspension notice, the suspension shall be terminated unless an office of a U.S. Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Attorney, or other responsible prosecuting official requests its extension, in which case it may be extended for an additional 6 months. In no event may a suspension extend beyond 18 months, unless legal proceedings have been initiated within that period.

(c) The suspending and debarring official shall notify the Department of Justice or other responsible prosecuting official of the proposed termination of the suspension, at least 30 days before the 12-month period expires, to give that official an opportunity to request an extension on the Government's behalf.

← 9.407-3 Procedures. · 9.407-5 Scope of suspension. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 9

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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