5309.406-3

(a) Investigation and referral.
        (i) The contracting officer or the referring
person must promptly notify SAF/GCR, their SCO,
and their designated legal counsel with all known information
relating to the following:
        (1) Any non-responsibility
determination.
        (2) Any indictment, conviction, or civil
judgment (including those listed on required certifications, or
those disclosed in accordance with FAR
3.1003 or FAR
52.203-13 relating to an offeror’s or contractor’s
lack of integrity or business honesty, regardless of whether the
indictment, conviction, or civil judgment related to a government
contract.
        (3) Any recommended or final termination
for default or for cause.
        (4) Any recommendation for debarment or
suspension.
        (5) Any debarred or suspended contractor
who bids on a Government contract (including those who indicate
debarment or suspension on required certifications).
        (ii) The contracting officer must provide
additional information as requested by SAF/GCR.
        (b) Decision-making process.
        (2) If SAF/GCR determines that a hearing is
required, the contracting activity must provide witnesses and other
support as requested.

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 judgment (including those listed on required certifications, or
 those disclosed in accordance with FAR
 3.1003 or FAR
-52.203-13 relating to an offeror's or contractor's
+52.203-13 relating to an offeror’s or contractor’s
 lack of integrity or business honesty, regardless of whether the
 indictment, conviction, or civil judgment related to a government
 contract.