Suspension by an agency

Suspension by an agency pending completion of investigation or legal proceedings pursuant to Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) 101-45.6, 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. Same as for Code J. Suspensions are temporary actions and the period of suspension is indefinite. Therefore, the termination date will be listed as "Indefinite" (Indef.) (see the following Note). NOTE Debarment and suspension actions pursuant to FPMR 101-45.6 are effective only with respect to contracts for the sale of Federal property. Information as to the basis underlying such debarment or suspension action may be obtained from the agency point of contact. Contracting officials may consider this information as reflecting acts or circumstances which may have a bearing on the contractors' responsibility and which may serve as a basis for debarment or suspension from acquisition contracting by another agency.