§ 919.845 What does the debarring official consider in deciding whether to debar me?

5 CFR 919.845(a)(a) The debarring official may debar you for any of the causes in § 919.800. However, the official need not debar you even if a cause for debarment exists. The official may consider the seriousness of your acts or omissions and the mitigating or aggravating factors set forth at § 919.860.

5 CFR 919.845(b)(b) The debarring official bases the decision on all information contained in the official record. The record includes—

5 CFR 919.845(b)(1)(1) All information in support of the debarring official's proposed debarment;

5 CFR 919.845(b)(2)(2) Any further information and argument presented in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed debarment; and

5 CFR 919.845(b)(3)(3) Any transcribed record of fact-finding proceedings.

5 CFR 919.845(c)(c) The debarring official may refer disputed material facts to another official for findings of fact. The debarring official may reject any resultant findings, in whole or in part, only after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous.