- (a) The Office of Inspector General shall be the exclusive judge of its contractors' qualifications.
- (b) The Office of Inspector General shall award contracts to and make purchases from only responsible contractors. In order to award a contract, a contracting officer must make an affirmative determination of responsibility.
(c) A responsible prospective contractor is one who:
- (1) Has the financial and logistical resources to perform the contract;
- (2) Has the necessary organization, experience, and technical ability to perform the contract;
- (3) Is able to comply with the delivery and performance schedules established by the Office of Inspector General;
- (4) Has a satisfactory performance record (although a lack of relevant performance history shall not disqualify a prospective contractor from award);
- (5) Has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; and,
- (6) Is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable federal laws and regulations.
[77 FR 6676, Feb. 9, 2012]