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48 CFR 3409.506: 3409.506 Procedures.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- CHAPTER 34—DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ACQUISITION REGULATION
- SUBCHAPTER B—ACQUISITION PLANNING
- PART 3409—CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
- Subpart 3409.5—Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest
(a) If the effects of a potential or actual conflict of interest cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated before award, the prospective contractor is not eligible for that award. If a potential or actual conflict of interest is identified after award and the effects cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated, ED will terminate the contract unless the HCA deems continued performance to be in the best interest of the Federal Government.
(b) The HCA is designated as the official to conduct reviews and make final decisions under FAR 9.506(b) and (c).
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