Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.423.506 Suspension of payments, termination of contract, and debarment and suspension actions

(a) The contracting officer may recommend waiver of the determination to suspend payments, to terminate a contract, or to debar or to suspend a contractor.

(b) The recommendation shall be submitted through the HCA to the SPE and shall include a full description of the disruption of USDA operations should the determination not be waived.

(c) The SPE will submit the request for a waiver to the Secretary with a recommendation for action.