48 CFR 1209.407-1 - 1209.407-1 General.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 03, 2025

Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System last revised: Oct 18, 2025

View all text of Subpart 1209.4 [1209.400 - 1209.471]

1209.407-1 - 1209.407-1 General.

(b) For the purposes of FAR 9.407-1, the SDO is the suspending official under the Federal Management Regulation at 41 CFR 102-117.295.

(d) The SDO is authorized to make a written determination of compelling reasons justifying continuing business dealings between the agency and a contractor that is suspended. However, in accordance with FAR 23.506(e), only the Secretary of Transportation may waive the suspension of contract payments, termination of a contract for default, or suspension of a contractor for actions under FAR subpart 23.5 and FAR 23.506.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 41 U.S.C. 1121(c)(3); 41 U.S.C. 1702; and 48 CFR 1.301 through 1.304

source: 87 FR 61159, Oct. 7, 2022, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 48 CFR 1209.407-1