48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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6 sections with “indictment”

  • FAR 9.407-3 Procedures.
    …(5) of this section to include those flexible procedures. (2) In actions not based on an indictment, if it is found that the contractor's submission in opposition raises a genuine dispute over facts material to the suspension and if no det…
  • FAR 9.403 Definitions.
    …rt is the functional equivalent of a judgment only if it includes an admission of guilt. Indictment means indictment for a criminal offense. An information or other filing by competent authority charging a criminal offense is given the sam…
  • FAR 9.104-5 Representation and certifications regarding responsibility matters.
    …initiating debarment or suspension action, where an offeror indicates the existence of an indictment, charge, conviction, or civil judgment, or Federal tax delinquency in an amount that exceeds $15,000. (b) The provision at 52.209-11, Repr…
  • FAR 9.407-1 General.
    …mination of basic documents such as contracts, inspection reports, and correspondence. An indictment or other official findings by Federal, State, or local bodies that determine factual and/or legal matters, constitutes adequate evidence fo…
  • FAR 9.407-2 Causes for suspension.
    …ctly affects the present responsibility of a Government contractor or subcontractor. (b) Indictment for any of the causes in paragraph (a) of this section constitutes adequate evidence for suspension. (c) The suspending and debarring offi…
  • DFARS 209.406-1 General.
    …te. (ii) Before the debarring official decides not to suspend or debar in the case of an indictment or conviction for a felony, the debarring official must determine that the contractor has addressed adequately the circumstances that gave …

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.