OTHER-2020-009 Instructions for Debarment Certifications

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DocuSign Envelope ID : 51610912-7AEE-4B59-853C- D89BDBA77130 Instructions for Debarment Certifications 1 . By signing and submitting this form , the prospective participant is providing the certification set out on the " Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters " in accordance with these instructions . 2 . Consequences of False Certification - The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered . If it is later determined that the prospective participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification , in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies , including suspension and /or debarment . 3 . Errors in Certifying . - The prospective participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if, at any time , the prospective participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous because of changed circumstances . 4 . Definitions and Further Guidance - The terms " covered transaction , " " debarred , " "suspended , " " ineligible , " lower tier covered transaction , " " participant, " " person , " " primary covered transaction , " " principal , " " proposal , " and "voluntarily excluded , " as used in this clause have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage section of rules implementing Executive Order 12549 . You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations or you may refer to the Federal Register, Vol . 70, No . 168, pages 51863 —51880 . 5 . Certification Extends to Subcontractors - The prospective participant agrees by submitting this form that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered , it shall not knowingly enter any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred , suspended , declared ineligible , or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction , unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated . 6 . Certification Included in Subcontracts - The prospective participant further agrees by submitting this form that it will include this clause titled " Certification Regarding Debarment , Suspension , Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction , " without modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions . 7 . Reliance on Certification - A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred , suspended , ineligible , or voluntarily excluded from the covered transition , unless it knows that the certification is erroneous . A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals . Each participant may, but is not required to , check the Non - Procurement List . 8 . New System of Records Not Required - Nothing contained in the foregoing should be construed to require establishment of a system of records to render in good faith the certification required by this clause . The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings . 9 . Consequences for Use of Ineligible Sub grantees - Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions , if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended , debarred , ineligible , or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction , in addition to other remedies available to the