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The Army’s Suspension and Debarment Officials may suspend and debar contractors for one or more of the following reasons:
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Criminal and civil violations of law
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Poor performance of Government contracts
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Serious misconduct unrelated to Government contracts
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Unethical conduct
Army debarments and suspensions prevent non-responsible contractors from being awarded government contracts by all U.S. Government agencies. The Federal Acquisition Regulation provides general guidance on suspension and debarment at FAR Subpart 9.4 and at DFARS Appendix H.
The Army may enter into Administrative Compliance Agreements to address concerns regarding contractor responsibility and to enhance the overall corporate ethical conduct of Government contractors. Material violations of a Compliance Agreement may serve as an independent cause for debarment.
The Army considers Administrative Compliance Agreements in those circumstances where their use provides appropriate assurances of responsibility coupled with continuing oversight to police the process. We refer to our Agreements with contractors as “Administrative Compliance Agreements” rather than “Settlement Agreements”, because emphasis is placed on contractor change in behavior (i.e., “compliance” in the narrow sense, but also the goal of adopting an ethical decision making and business environment) and more accurately describes the probationary period initiated for the contractor. The Army crafts Agreements that are tailored to meet specific responsibility issues involving large as well as small firms. In the end, a process that cultivates responsible and ethical contractors better achieves the ultimate goal of improving the overall integrity and efficiency of the Government procurement process while maximizing competition among responsible contractors.
The Army’s Suspension and Debarment Officials may also decide to enter into Compliance Agreements with specific individuals in appropriate cases. The precise terms and conditions of the Army's Compliance Agreements are based upon the specific facts and circumstances of each case.
Administrative Compliance Agreements often remain in effect for three years, but the specific facts and circumstances of a case dictate the duration of the Agreement. The Army’s Suspension and Debarment Officials make the final decision on the appropriate duration of a Compliance Agreement, based on the best interests of the Army.
The Army currently has Compliance/Settlement Agreements in place with the companies listed below. Contractors adhering to the rigorous requirements of an Army Administrative Compliance Agreement are deemed responsible by the Army Suspension and Debarment Officials. Each of the companies listed below has implemented numerous safeguards and controls that demonstrate their commitment to preserving the integrity of the Federal Procurement process. The Army conducts periodic compliance reviews with contractors operating under Compliance Agreements. These reviews can take the form of meetings or site visits. Each of the companies listed below has fulfilled the terms and conditions of their respective Agreements with the Army.
Click on the company's name below to view a copy of the text of the Agreement. If you are interested in reviewing the names of all individuals suspended or debarred by the Army, you may access the GSA's Excluded Party List as reflected in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), you may do so directly at http://www.sam.gov .
If you would like to review a copy of an Administrative Compliance/Settlement Agreement identified but not posted below, you may request a copy under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). To obtain an Agreement under FOIA, send your request to:
U.S. Army Office of The Judge Advocate General
Procurement Fraud Division
9275 Gunston Road, Suite 2100
Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-5546
Army Administrative Agreements
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