Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.3.104-8 Criminal and civil penalties, and further administrative remedies

(a) An official who knowingly fails to comply with the requirements of 3.104–3 is subject to the penalties and administrative action set forth in 41 U.S.C. 2105.

(b) An offeror who engages in employment discussion with an official subject to the restrictions of 3.104–3, knowing that the official has not complied with 3.104–3(c)(1), is subject to the criminal, civil, or administrative penalties set forth in 41 U.S.C. 2105.

(c) An official who refuses to terminate employment discussions (see 3.104–5) may be subject to agency administrative actions under 5 CFR 2635.604(d) if the official's disqualification from participation in a particular procurement interferes substantially with the individual's ability to perform assigned duties.