48 CFR § 3409.506 - 3409.506 Procedures.

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title: "48 CFR § 3409.506 - 3409.506   Procedures."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "3409.506"
section_name: "3409.506   Procedures."
chapter_number: 34
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ACQUISITION REGULATION"
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part_number: "3409"
part_name: "CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS"
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last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "5 U.S.C. 301."
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# 3409.506 3409.506   Procedures.

(a) If the effects of a potential or actual conflict of interest cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated before award, the prospective contractor is not eligible for that award. If a potential or actual conflict of interest is identified after award and the effects cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated, ED will terminate the contract unless the HCA deems continued performance to be in the best interest of the Federal Government.

(b) The HCA is designated as the official to conduct reviews and make final decisions under FAR 9.506(b) and (c).