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2909.407-3 - Procedures.

(a) Investigation and referral. Whenever a cause for suspension, as listed in FAR 9.406-2, becomes known to a DOL employee, the head of the contracting activity affected shall be notified. The head of the contracting activity shall consult with the Office of the Solicitor and the Office of the Inspector General, as appropriate, and submit a formal recommendation, which documents the cause for suspension, to the Director, Directorate of Procurement and Grant Management.
(b) Notice of suspension. Based upon review of the recommendation to suspend and consultation with the Office of the Solicitor and the Office of the Inspector General, as required, the Director, Directorate of Procurement and Grant Management, shall initiate suspension by taking the actions listed in FAR 9.407-3(c) and advising the contractor of DOL's rules under 2909.4.
(c) Factfinding proceedings. For actions listed under FAR 9.407-3(b)(2), the Director, Directorate of Procurement and Grant Management, shall afford the contractor the opportunity to appear at an informal hearing as required by FAR 9.407-3(b)(2)(i). The hearing shall be conducted under the conditions in 2909.407-3(c).
(d) Suspension decisions. The Director, Directorate of Procurement and Grant Management, shall make a final decision on suspension as prescribed in FAR 9.407-3(d). Notice of the decision shall be provided to the contractor and any affiliates involved in accordance with the provisions in FAR 9.407-3(d)(4).