This regulation outlines the procedures for the Department of the Interior (DOI) to suspend or debar individuals or entities from participating in nonprocurement transactions, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It details who is subject to these actions, the specific transactions covered or excluded, and the processes for initiating, contesting, and resolving suspension or debarment actions, including the roles of DOI officials and the use of systems like the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Federal Awardee Performance Integrity Information System (FAPIIS). Additionally, it defines key terms and roles, such as the Suspending and Debarring Official and the Debarment Program Director, and specifies the administrative record components for these proceedings.
Authority: Section 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); 5 U.S.C. 301; E.O. 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189); and E.O. 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235).