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citation: "2 C.F.R. §§ 180.815–180.825"
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url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/2/180.815..180.825"
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# §180.815. How may I contest a proposed debarment?


As a respondent, if you wish to contest a proposed debarment, you or your representative must provide the debarring official with information in opposition to the proposed debarment. You may do this orally or in writing. While oral statements may be a part of the official record, any information provided orally that you consider important must also be submitted in writing for the official record.


# §180.820. How much time do I have to contest a proposed debarment?

- (a) As a respondent, you or your representative must either send or make arrangements to appear and present the information and argument to the debarring official within 30 days after you receive the Notice of Proposed Debarment.
- (b) **The Federal agency taking the action considers the Notice of Proposed Debarment to be received by you—**
  - (1) When delivered, if the Federal agency mails the notice to the last known street address, or five days after the agency sends it if the letter is undeliverable;
  - (2) When sent, if the Federal agency sends the notice by facsimile or five days after the agency sends it if the facsimile is undeliverable; or
  - (3) When delivered, if the Federal agency sends the notice by email or five days after the agency sends it if the email is undeliverable.

# §180.825. What information must I provide to the debarring official if I contest the proposed debarment?

- (a) In addition to any information and argument in opposition, as a respondent, your submission to the debarring official must identify:
  - (1) **Specific facts that contradict the statements contained in the Notice of Proposed Debarment.** Include any information about any of the factors listed in [§ 180.860](/cfr/2/180.860.md). A general denial is insufficient to raise a genuine dispute over facts material to the debarment;
  - (2) All existing, proposed, or prior exclusions under regulations implementing Executive Order 12549 and all similar actions taken by Federal, State, or local agencies, including administrative agreements that affect only those agencies;
  - (3) All criminal and civil proceedings not included in the Notice of Proposed Debarment that grew out of facts relevant to the cause(s) stated in the notice; and
  - (4) **All of your affiliates.**
- (b) If you fail to disclose this information or provide false information, the Federal agency taking the action may seek further criminal, civil, or administrative action against you, as appropriate.