Certifies contractor is not debarred and complies with sanctions and trade restrictions.
Applicability: Required in all contracts.
Key Requirements
Certify no involvement with debarred/suspended entities
Monitor Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) during contract performance
Verify subcontractors are not debarred
Report any debarment during contract performance
Common Issues & Pitfalls
Using subcontractors without checking EPLS/SAM.gov debarment status
Assuming debarment only affects large contractors (applies to all entities)
Not updating compliance checks as new subcontractors are added
Confusion between suspension, debarment, and contract ineligibility
Contractor Guidance for Your Bid
Check SAM.gov Excluded Parties List before signing contracts and at least annually. This takes 10 minutes. It's your legal responsibility. Knowing a vendor is debarred but using them anyway = default = you lose the contract.
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