Government contractors, with only a few exceptions, cannot award subcontracts to companies that are debarred, suspended or proposed for debarment. This prohibition is codified in FAR 52.209-6 “Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.” This is virtually a universal requirement as, per FAR Part 9.409, the clause is required in all contracts that exceed $35,000 in value and applies to subcontracts that exceed $35,000 in value. While most contractors are aware of the prohibition against subcontracting with suspended or debarred companies, many do not know the process that must be followed in order to comply with the requirements of FAR 52.209-6.
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