Suspension by an agency

Suspension by an agency pending completion of investigation or legal proceedings pursuant to Causes for suspension (FAR 9.407-2), GPO Instructions 110.11A or 39 CFR 601.113, and based on (a) an indictment for, or adequate evidence of, the commission of fraud, antitrust violations, embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, false statements, or other offenses indicating a lack of business integrity; or (b) adequate evidence of any other cause of a serious and compelling nature. (See Code O-Suspension pursuant to Causes for suspension (FAR 9.407-2)(a)(4) Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.) Same as Code A, except that suspensions are temporary actions. Therefore, the termination date will be listed as "Indefinite" (Indef.). NOTE: Debarment and suspension actions taken in accordance with policies and procedures set forth in the Debarment, Suspension, and Ineligibility (FAR 9.4) are effective throughout the Executive Branch. Debarment and suspension actions taken in accordance with GPO Instructions 110.11A and 39 CFR 601.113 are effective only within GPO or the PS as listed preceding the listed party. These actions are for information purposes only, but should be considered by contracting officials as reflecting acts or circumstances which may have a bearing on the contractor's responsibility, and which may serve as a basis for Governmentwide debarment or suspension of the contractor by another agency.