---
kind: "section"
citation: "48 C.F.R. § 1403.405"
title: "48"
number: "1403.405"
heading: "Misrepresentation or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/48/1403.405"
---

# §1403.405. Misrepresentation or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.

- (a) In addition to notifying the CO, the matter must also be reported to the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations and the HCA.
- (b) The HCA may recommend debarment and suspension in accordance with [Subpart 1409.4](/cfr/48/subpart1409.4.md).
- (c) The CCO shall consult with the SOL and OIG prior to forwarding a report of suspected fraudulent or criminal violations to the Department of Justice for action.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Sec. 205(c), 63 Stat. 390, 40 U.S.C. 486(c); and 5 U.S.C. 301.

### Source

Source: 75 FR 19829, Apr. 15, 2010, unless otherwise noted.