- (a) Notwithstanding the suspension, proposed debarment, or debarment of a contractor, contracting officers may continue contracts or subcontracts in existence at the time the contractor was suspended, proposed for debarment, or debarred, if authorized by the SDO and the SDO makes a written determination, consistent with the procedures described in FAR 9.405-1(a) setting forth the compelling reasons for continuing such contract(s) and placing order(s).
- (b) The SDO is delegated the authority on behalf of the Secretary of DOT to make the written determination required under FAR 9.405-1(b).