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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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19 sections with “possible contractor violation”

  • FAR 3.104-7 Violations or possible violations.
    (a) A contracting officer who receives or obtains information of a violation or possible violation of 41 U.S.C. 2102, 2103, or 2104 (see 3.104-3) must determine if the reported violation or possible violation has any impact on the pending a…
  • FAR 3.502-2 Subcontractor kickbacks.
    …ting agency if the agency does not have an inspector general, or the Attorney General any possible violation of the Kickbacks statute when the prime contractor or subcontractor has reasonable grounds to believe such violation may have occur…
  • FAR 3.1003 Requirements.
    …ents as defined in 32.001 (see 9.406-2(b)(1)(vi) and 9.407-2(a)(8)). (b) Notification of possible contractor violation. If the contracting officer is notified of possible contractor violation of Federal criminal law involving fraud, confli…
  • DFARS 203.1003 Requirements.
    (b) Notification of possible contractor violation. Upon notification of a possible contractor violation of the type described in FAR 3.1003(b), coordinate the matter with the following office: (c) Fraud hotline poster. For contracts perfor…
  • FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures.
    …actor shall have in place and follow reasonable procedures designed to prevent and detect possible violations described in paragraph (b) of this clause in its own operations and direct business relationships. (2) When the Contractor has re…
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …ract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Gov…
  • FAR 3.301 General.
    …e with agency regulations, evidence of suspected antitrust violations in acquisitions for possible referral to— (1) The Attorney General under 3.303; and (2) The agency office responsible for contractor debarment and suspension under subp…
  • FAR 22.406-8 Investigations.
    …e does not wish to have disclosed. However, if the investigation establishes a pattern of possible violations that are based on employees' statements that are not authorized for disclosure, the pattern itself may support a finding of noncom…
  • FAR 22.406-10 Disposition of disputes concerning construction contract labor standards enforcement.
    (a) The areas of possible differences of opinion between contracting officers and contractors in construction contract labor standards enforcement include— (1) Misclassification of workers; (2) Hours of work; (3) Wage rates and payment; …
  • FAR 22.1309 Actions because of noncompliance.
    The contracting officer must take necessary action as soon as possible upon notification by the appropriate agency official to implement any sanctions imposed on a contractor by the Department of Labor for violations of the clause at 52.222…
  • FAR 22.1407 Actions because of noncompliance.
    The contracting officer shall take necessary action, as soon as possible upon notification by the appropriate agency official, to implement any sanctions imposed on a contractor by the Department of Labor for violations of the clause at 52.…
  • FAR 22.2109 Enforcement of Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements.
    …ction to recover the remaining amount. (ii) The Department of Labor shall, to the extent possible, pay any sums it recovers in this manner directly to the employees who suffered the violation(s) of 29 CFR 13.6(a) or (b). (iii) Any sum not…
  • FAR 26.504 Policy.
    …e contractor shall comply with the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section as soon as possible, but in any case, by a date prior to when performance is expected to be completed.
  • FAR 32.503-14 Protection of Government title.
    …the progress payments certification, the ACO should consult with legal counsel concerning possible violation of 31 U.S.C. 3729, the False Claims Act.
  • FAR 32.1009 Title.
    …n the certification, the contracting officer should consult with legal counsel concerning possible violation of 31 U.S.C. 3729, the False Claims Act.
  • FAR 33.102 General.
    …nstituting evidence of the violation within 14 days after the person first discovered the possible violation (41 U.S.C. 2106).
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …mination to the solicitation, the offeror shall notify the Contracting Officer as soon as possible; and (ii) The Contracting Officer may not make an award to the offeror if the offeror fails to execute the certification in paragraph (k)(1)…
  • FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction.
    … all facilities where the Contractor's employees are assigned to work. The Contractor, if possible, will assign two or more women to each construction project. The Contractor shall ensure that foremen, superintendents, and other onsite supe…
  • FAR 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace.
    …greed to in writing for contracts of 30 days or more performance duration); or as soon as possible for contracts of less than 30 days performance duration— (1) Publish a statement notifying its employees that the unlawful manufacture, dist…

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