(a) Withholding progress payments. With the prior approval of the
Deputy Assistant Secretary, so much of the accrued payment due on the
contract or any other contract between the Government contractor and the
Federal Government may be withheld as necessary to correct any
violations of the provisions of the Act or this part.
(b) Termination. A contract may be canceled or terminated, in whole
or in part, for failure to comply with the provisions of the Act or this
part.
(c) Debarment. A contractor may be debarred from receiving future
contracts for failure to comply with the provisions of the Act or this
part subject to reinstatement pursuant to Sec. 60-250.68. Debarment may
be imposed for an indefinite period, or may be imposed for a fixed
period of not less than six months but no more than three years.
(d) Hearing opportunity. An opportunity for a formal hearing shall
be afforded to a contractor before the imposition of any sanction or
penalty.
