Title 2

PART 180

Part 180 - Omb Guidelines To Agencies On Governmentwide Debarment And Suspension (nonprocurement)

PART 180 - OMB GUIDELINES TO AGENCIES ON GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) Authority:Pub. L. 109-282; 31 U.S.C. 6102, Sec. 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327; E.O. 12549, 3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189; E.O. 12689, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235. Source:70 FR 51865, Aug. 31, 2005, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note:Nomenclature changes to part 180 appear at 79 FR 75879, Dec. 19, 2014.

• Authority: Pub. L. 109-282; 31 U.S.C. 6102, Sec. 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327; E.O. 12549, 3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189; E.O. 12689, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235.
• Source: 70 FR 51865, Aug. 31, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

2:1.1.1.2.9.0.3.1	SECTION 180.5	180.5 What does this part do
2:1.1.1.2.9.0.3.2	SECTION 180.10	180.10 How is this part organized
2:1.1.1.2.9.0.3.3	SECTION 180.15	180.15 To whom does the guidance apply
2:1.1.1.2.9.0.3.4	SECTION 180.20	180.20 What must a Federal agency do to implement these guidelines
2:1.1.1.2.9.0.3.5	SECTION 180.25	180.25 What must a Federal agency address in its implementation of the guidance
2:1.1.1.2.9.0.3.6	SECTION 180.30	180.30 Where does a Federal agency implement these guidelines
2:1.1.1.2.9.0.3.7	SECTION 180.35	180.35 By when must a Federal agency implement these guidelines
2:1.1.1.2.9.0.3.8	SECTION 180.40	180.40 How are these guidelines maintained
2:1.1.1.2.9.0.3.9	SECTION 180.45	180.45 Do these guidelines cover persons who are disqualified, as well as those who are excluded from nonprocurement transactions
2:1.1.1.2.9.1	SUBPART A	Subpart A - General
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.1	SECTION 180.100	180.100 How are subparts A through I organized
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.2	SECTION 180.105	180.105 How is this part written
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.3	SECTION 180.110	180.110 Do terms in this part have special meanings
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.4	SECTION 180.115	180.115 What do Subparts A through I of this part do
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.5	SECTION 180.120	180.120 Do subparts A through I of this part apply to me
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.6	SECTION 180.125	180.125 What is the purpose of the nonprocurement debarment and suspension system
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.7	SECTION 180.130	180.130 How does an exclusion restrict a person's involvement in covered transactions
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.8	SECTION 180.135	180.135 May a Federal agency grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.9	SECTION 180.140	180.140 Does an exclusion under the nonprocurement system affect a person's eligibility for Federal procurement contracts
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.10	SECTION 180.145	180.145 Does an exclusion under the Federal procurement system affect a person's eligibility to participate in nonprocurement transactions
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.11	SECTION 180.150	180.150 Against whom may a Federal agency take an exclusion action
2:1.1.1.2.9.1.3.12	SECTION 180.155	180.155 How do I know if a person is excluded
2:1.1.1.2.9.2	SUBPART B	Subpart B - Covered Transactions
2:1.1.1.2.9.2.3.1	SECTION 180.200	180.200 What is a covered transaction
2:1.1.1.2.9.2.3.2	SECTION 180.205	180.205 Why is it important if a particular transaction is a covered transaction
2:1.1.1.2.9.2.3.3	SECTION 180.210	180.210 Which nonprocurement transactions are covered transactions
2:1.1.1.2.9.2.3.4	SECTION 180.215	180.215 Which nonprocurement transactions are not covered transactions
2:1.1.1.2.9.2.3.5	SECTION 180.220	180.220 Are any procurement contracts included as covered transactions
2:1.1.1.2.9.2.3.6	SECTION 180.225	180.225 How do I know if a transaction in which I may participate is a covered transaction
2:1.1.1.2.9.3	SUBPART C	Subpart C - Responsibilities of Participants Regarding Transactions Doing Business With Other Persons
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3	SUBJGRP 3	Disclosing Information - Primary Tier Participants
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.1	SECTION 180.300	180.300 What must I do before I enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.2	SECTION 180.305	180.305 May I enter into a covered transaction with an excluded or disqualified person
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.3	SECTION 180.310	180.310 What must I do if a Federal agency excludes a person with whom I am already doing business in a covered transaction
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.4	SECTION 180.315	180.315 May I use the services of an excluded person as a principal under a covered transaction
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.5	SECTION 180.320	180.320 Must I verify that principals of my covered transactions are eligible to participate
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.6	SECTION 180.325	180.325 What happens if I do business with an excluded person in a covered transaction
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.7	SECTION 180.330	180.330 What requirements must I pass down to persons at lower tiers with whom I intend to do business
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.8	SECTION 180.335	180.335 What information must I provide before entering into a covered transaction with a Federal agency
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.9	SECTION 180.340	180.340 If I disclose unfavorable information required under § 180.335, will I be prevented from participating in the transaction
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.10	SECTION 180.345	180.345 What happens if I fail to disclose information required under § 180.335
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.3.11	SECTION 180.350	180.350 What must I do if I learn of information required under § 180.335 after entering into a covered transaction with a Federal agency
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.4	SUBJGRP 4	Disclosing Information - Lower Tier Participants
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.4.12	SECTION 180.355	180.355 What information must I provide to a higher tier participant before entering into a covered transaction with that participant
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.4.13	SECTION 180.360	180.360 What happens if I fail to disclose information required under § 180.355
2:1.1.1.2.9.3.4.14	SECTION 180.365	180.365 What must I do if I learn of information required under § 180.355 after entering into a covered transaction with a higher tier participant
2:1.1.1.2.9.4	SUBPART D	Subpart D - Responsibilities of Federal Agency Officials Regarding Transactions
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.1	SECTION 180.400	180.400 May I enter into a transaction with an excluded or disqualified person
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.2	SECTION 180.405	180.405 May I enter into a covered transaction with a participant if a principal of the transaction is excluded
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.3	SECTION 180.410	180.410 May I approve a participant's use of the services of an excluded person
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.4	SECTION 180.415	180.415 What must I do if a Federal agency excludes the participant or a principal after I enter into a covered transaction
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.5	SECTION 180.420	180.420 May I approve a transaction with an excluded or disqualified person at a lower tier
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.6	SECTION 180.425	180.425 When do I check to see if a person is excluded or disqualified
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.7	SECTION 180.430	180.430 How do I check to see if a person is excluded or disqualified
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.8	SECTION 180.435	180.435 What must I require of a primary tier participant
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.9	SECTION 180.440	180.440 What action may I take if a primary tier participant knowingly does business with an excluded or disqualified person
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.10	SECTION 180.445	180.445 What action may I take if a primary tier participant fails to disclose the information required under § 180.335
2:1.1.1.2.9.4.5.11	SECTION 180.450	180.450 What action may I take if a lower tier participant fails to disclose the information required under § 180.355 to the next higher tier
2:1.1.1.2.9.5	SUBPART E	Subpart E - System for Award Management Exclusions
2:1.1.1.2.9.5.5.1	SECTION 180.500	180.500 What is the purpose of the System for Award Management Exclusions (SAM Exclusions)
2:1.1.1.2.9.5.5.2	SECTION 180.505	180.505 Who uses SAM Exclusions
2:1.1.1.2.9.5.5.3	SECTION 180.510	180.510 Who maintains SAM Exclusions
2:1.1.1.2.9.5.5.4	SECTION 180.515	180.515 What specific information is in SAM Exclusions
2:1.1.1.2.9.5.5.5	SECTION 180.520	180.520 Who places the information into SAM Exclusions
2:1.1.1.2.9.5.5.6	SECTION 180.525	180.525 Whom do I ask if I have questions about a person in SAM Exclusions
2:1.1.1.2.9.5.5.7	SECTION 180.530	180.530 Where can I find SAM Exclusions
2:1.1.1.2.9.6	SUBPART F	Subpart F - General Principles Relating to Suspension and Debarment Actions
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.1	SECTION 180.600	180.600 How do suspension and debarment actions start
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.2	SECTION 180.605	180.605 How does suspension differ from debarment
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.3	SECTION 180.610	180.610 What procedures does a Federal agency use in suspension and debarment actions
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.4	SECTION 180.615	180.615 How does a Federal agency notify a person of a suspension or debarment action
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.5	SECTION 180.620	180.620 Do Federal agencies coordinate suspension and debarment actions
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.6	SECTION 180.625	180.625 What is the scope of a suspension or debarment
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.7	SECTION 180.630	180.630 May a Federal agency impute the conduct of one person to another
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.8	SECTION 180.635	180.635 May a Federal agency settle a debarment or suspension action
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.9	SECTION 180.640	180.640 May a settlement include a voluntary exclusion
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.10	SECTION 180.645	180.645 Do other Federal agencies know if an agency agrees to a voluntary exclusion
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.11	SECTION 180.650	180.650 May an administrative agreement be the result of a settlement
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.12	SECTION 180.655	180.655 How will other Federal awarding agencies know about an administrative agreement that is the result of a settlement
2:1.1.1.2.9.6.5.13	SECTION 180.660	180.660 Will administrative agreement information about me in the designated integrity and performance system accessible through SAM be corrected or updated
2:1.1.1.2.9.7	SUBPART G	Subpart G - Suspension
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.1	SECTION 180.700	180.700 When may the suspending official issue a suspension
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.2	SECTION 180.705	180.705 What does the suspending official consider in issuing a suspension
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.3	SECTION 180.710	180.710 When does a suspension take effect
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.4	SECTION 180.715	180.715 What notice does the suspending official give me if I am suspended
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.5	SECTION 180.720	180.720 How may I contest a suspension
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.6	SECTION 180.725	180.725 How much time do I have to contest a suspension
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.7	SECTION 180.730	180.730 What information must I provide to the suspending official if I contest the suspension
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.8	SECTION 180.735	180.735 Under what conditions do I get an additional opportunity to challenge the facts on which the suspension is based
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.9	SECTION 180.740	180.740 Are suspension proceedings formal
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.10	SECTION 180.745	180.745 How is fact-finding conducted
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.11	SECTION 180.750	180.750 What does the suspending official consider in deciding whether to continue or terminate my suspension
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.12	SECTION 180.755	180.755 When will I know whether the suspension is continued or terminated
2:1.1.1.2.9.7.5.13	SECTION 180.760	180.760 How long may my suspension last
2:1.1.1.2.9.8	SUBPART H	Subpart H - Debarment
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.1	SECTION 180.800	180.800 What are the causes for debarment
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.2	SECTION 180.805	180.805 What notice does the debarring official give me if I am proposed for debarment
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.3	SECTION 180.810	180.810 When does a debarment take effect
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.4	SECTION 180.815	180.815 How may I contest a proposed debarment
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.5	SECTION 180.820	180.820 How much time do I have to contest a proposed debarment
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.6	SECTION 180.825	180.825 What information must I provide to the debarring official if I contest the proposed debarment
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.7	SECTION 180.830	180.830 Under what conditions do I get an additional opportunity to challenge the facts on which the proposed debarment is based
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.8	SECTION 180.835	180.835 Are debarment proceedings formal
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.9	SECTION 180.840	180.840 How is fact-finding conducted
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.10	SECTION 180.845	180.845 What does the debarring official consider in deciding whether to debar me
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.11	SECTION 180.850	180.850 What is the standard of proof in a debarment action
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.12	SECTION 180.855	180.855 Who has the burden of proof in a debarment action
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.13	SECTION 180.860	180.860 What factors may influence the debarring official's decision
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.14	SECTION 180.865	180.865 How long may my debarment last
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.15	SECTION 180.870	180.870 When do I know if the debarring official debars me
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.16	SECTION 180.875	180.875 May I ask the debarring official to reconsider a decision to debar me
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.17	SECTION 180.880	180.880 What factors may influence the debarring official during reconsideration
2:1.1.1.2.9.8.5.18	SECTION 180.885	180.885 May the debarring official extend a debarment
2:1.1.1.2.9.9	SUBPART I	Subpart I - Definitions
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.1	SECTION 180.900	180.900 Adequate evidence.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.2	SECTION 180.905	180.905 Affiliate.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.3	SECTION 180.910	180.910 Agent or representative.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.4	SECTION 180.915	180.915 Civil judgment.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.5	SECTION 180.920	180.920 Conviction.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.6	SECTION 180.925	180.925 Debarment.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.7	SECTION 180.930	180.930 Debarring official.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.8	SECTION 180.935	180.935 Disqualified.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.9	SECTION 180.940	180.940 Excluded or exclusion.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.10	SECTION 180.945	180.945 System for Award Management Exclusions (SAM Exclusions).
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.11	SECTION 180.950	180.950 Federal agency.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.12	SECTION 180.955	180.955 Indictment.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.13	SECTION 180.960	180.960 Ineligible or ineligibility.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.14	SECTION 180.965	180.965 Legal proceedings.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.15	SECTION 180.970	180.970 Nonprocurement transaction.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.16	SECTION 180.975	180.975 Notice.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.17	SECTION 180.980	180.980 Participant.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.18	SECTION 180.985	180.985 Person.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.19	SECTION 180.990	180.990 Preponderance of the evidence.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.20	SECTION 180.995	180.995 Principal.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.21	SECTION 180.1000	180.1000 Respondent.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.22	SECTION 180.1005	180.1005 State.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.23	SECTION 180.1010	180.1010 Suspending official.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.24	SECTION 180.1015	180.1015 Suspension.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.25	SECTION 180.1020	180.1020 Voluntary exclusion or voluntarily excluded.
2:1.1.1.2.9.9.5.26.4	APPENDIX	Appendix to Part 180 - Covered Transactions

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