Additional Actions Can Further Improve the DoD Suspension and Debarment Process

Abstract

We reviewed the timeliness of DoD suspension and debarment (S&D) decisions and entering S&D information into the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Specifically, we determined how long it took for the suspension or debarment to go into effect once a decision was made. Additionally, we expanded our scope to review the S&D process for the Services and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to determine whether contracting officers referred poorly performing contractors to be suspended or debarred, whether contracting officers checked the EPLS before making contract awards, and whether contractors received contract awards after being listed in the EPLS. See Appendix A for a discussion of our scope and methodology and prior coverage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 14, 2011
Accession Number
ADA546490

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  • Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense

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