§ 919.110 What is the purpose of the nonprocurement debarment and suspension system?

5 CFR 919.110(a)(a) To protect the public interest, the Federal Government ensures the integrity of Federal programs by conducting business only with responsible persons.

5 CFR 919.110(b)(b) A Federal agency uses the nonprocurement debarment and suspension system to exclude from Federal programs persons who are not presently responsible.

5 CFR 919.110(c)(c) An exclusion is a serious action that a Federal agency may take only to protect the public interest. A Federal agency may not exclude a person or commodity for the purposes of punishment.