48 CFR § 32.610 - 32.610 Compromising debts.

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title: "48 CFR § 32.610 - 32.610   Compromising debts."
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title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "32.610   Compromising debts."
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# 32.610 32.610   Compromising debts.

For debts under $100,000, excluding interest, the designated agency official may compromise the debt pursuant to the Federal Claims Collection Standards (31 CFR part 902) and agency regulations. Unless specifically authorized by agency procedures, contracting officers cannot compromise debts.