The Suspension and Debarment Coordinator in Supply Management Infrastructure, with assistance from General Counsel, will review the suspension and debarment request for thoroughness, accuracy, and adherence to the requirements of 39 CFR 601.113 before forwarding it to the VP, SM with a recommended course of action.
If the VP, SM determines that suspension and debarment is not warranted based on the information contained in the suspension and debarment request and advice of General Counsel, the Suspension and Debarment Coordinator will notify the requestor of the VP, SM’s determination. The file will then be closed and the original suspension and debarment request will be maintained by Supply Management Infrastructure for six years.
If the VP, SM determines that suspension and debarment is warranted, the Suspension and Debarment Coordinator, with the assistance of General Counsel, will prepare written notice to the party advising it of the proposed suspension and debarment. The supplier will be provided 30 days to respond to the proposed suspension and debarment. If there is no response or the supplier's response is not sufficient and the VP, SM still determines that suspension and debarment is warranted, the Suspension and Debarment Coordinator will notify GSA via its Excluded Parties List System (EPLS), the Inspection Service, and the Postal Service Office of Inspector General of the suspension and debarment and will post the suspension and debarment on the Postal Service’s internal web page, available at http://blue.USPS.gov/purchase/infrastructure/smi_pa_debar.htm.
