PART 5309 — CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
[2002 Edition]
SUBPART 5309.2 — QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
5309.202 Policy.
(e) The “designee” referenced in FAR 9.202(e) is the HCA.
5309.206 Acquisitions subject to qualification requirements. (No Text)
5309.206-1 General.
(b) The designee referenced in FAR 9.206-1(b) is the HCA.
(e)(3) Whenever a decision is made not to enforce a qualification requirement, the contracting officer shall request concurrence from the activity that established the requirement.
SUBPART 5309.4 — DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND INELIGIBILITY
5309.401 Applicability.
In addition to appropriated fund activities, this subpart applies to Air Force non-appropriated fund activities and activities responsible for non-procurement actions (e.g., grants, cooperative agreements, scholarships, fellowships, loans, loan guarantees, and subsidies).
5309.405 Effect of listing.
(a) The contracting officer shall submit a request for a compelling reason exception through command contracting channels to SAF/AQCX, with a copy to SAF/GCR. The request shall include a description of efforts taken to establish alternate sources and the impact if the exception is not granted. SAF/AQCX will forward approved exceptions to GSA.
5309.406 Debarment. (No Text)
5309.406-3 Procedures.
(a) Investigation and referral.
(i) The contracting officer shall promptly notify SAF/GCR directly of the following:
(1) Any recommended termination for default.
(2) Any indictment, conviction, or civil judgment (including those listed on required certifications) relating to an offeror’s lack of integrity or business honesty, regardless of whether the indictment, conviction, or civil judgment related to a government contract.
(3) Any nonresponsibility determination.
(4) Any recommendation for debarment or suspension. The contracting officer shall also notify the cognizant legal office of any recommendation for debarment or suspension.
(5) Any debarred or suspended contractor who bids on a Government contract (including those who indicate debarment or suspension on required certifications).
(ii) The contracting officer shall provide additional information as requested by SAF/GCR.
(b) Decisionmaking process.
(2) If SAF/GCR determines that a hearing is required, the contracting activity shall provide witnesses and other support as requested.
5309.407 Suspension. (No Text)
5309.407-3 Procedures.
The contracting officer shall follow the procedures under 5309.406-3.
SUBPART 5309.5—ORGANIZATIONAL AND CONSULTANT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
5309.503 Waiver.
The HCA is authorized to waive FAR Subpart 9.5 requirements.