CFCM Ethics, Compliance & Risk Assessment 3

Question 1

Which office is primarily responsible for suspending or debarring contractors from federal contracting due to ethics violations?

Accepted Answer

The Suspension and Debarment Official (SDO) at each agency

Answer

Each federal agency has a Suspension and Debarment Official (SDO) who has authority under FAR Subpart 9.4 to impose suspensions and debarments.

Question 2

Under FAR 9.406-2, which of the following is a CAUSE for debarment?

Accepted Answer

Conviction of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining a government contract

Answer

FAR 9.406-2 lists conviction of fraud or criminal offense in connection with a government contract as a mandatory cause for debarment.

Question 3

What is the maximum period of debarment under FAR 9.406-4 absent extraordinary circumstances?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

FAR 9.406-4 states that the period of debarment shall not exceed 3 years, absent exceptional circumstances justifying a longer period.

Question 4

Organizational conflict of interest (OCI) under FAR Subpart 9.5 is primarily concerned with situations where:

Accepted Answer

A contractor's relationship with the government gives it an unfair competitive advantage or impairs its objectivity

Answer

FAR Subpart 9.5 defines OCI as situations where a contractor's ability to render impartial assistance or advice is impaired, or a contractor has an unfair competitive advantage.

Question 5

The 'revolving door' restrictions under 18 U.S.C. § 207 primarily affect:

Accepted Answer

Former federal officials communicating with their former agencies on matters they personally participated in

Answer

18 U.S.C. § 207 restricts former government officials from communicating with their former agencies on particular matters in which they personally and substantially participated.

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CFCM Ethics, Compliance & Risk Assessment 3