What is suspension and how is a Participant suspended from the 8(a) BD program?

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 13

(a) Except as set forth in paragraph (h) of this section, the AA/BD may suspend a Participant when he or she determines that suspension is needed to protect the interests of the Federal Government, such as where information showing a clear lack of program eligibility or conduct indicating a lack of business integrity exists, including where the concern or one of its principals submitted false statements to the Federal Government. SBA will suspend a Participant where SBA determines that the Participant submitted false information in its 8(a) BD application. (b) SBA will issue a Notice of Suspension to the Participant's last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested. Suspension is effective as of the date of the issuance of the Notice. The Notice will provide the following information: (1) The basis for the suspension; (2) A statement that the suspension will continue pending the completion of further investigation, a final program termination determination, or some other specified period of time; (3) A statement that awards of competitive and non-competitive 8(a) contracts, including those which have been “self-marketed” by a Participant, will not be made during the pendency of the suspension unless it is determined by the head of the relevant procuring agency or an authorized representative to be in the best interest of the Government to do so, and SBA adopts that determination; (4) A statement that the concern is obligated to complete previously awarded secti

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 13:§ 124.305