19.835—Are debarment proceedings formal?
(a)
Debarment proceedings are conducted in a
fair and informal manner. The debarring official
may use flexible procedures to allow you as a
respondent to present matters in opposition. In so
doing, the debarring official is not required to
follow formal rules of evidence or procedure in
creating an official record upon which the
official will base the decision whether to
debar.
(b)
You or your representative must submit any
documentary evidence you want the debarring
official to consider.