Federal Register #2026-21619

FCC proposal for a new suspension and debarment records system

The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a new system for managing suspension and debarment records, rather than seeking products or services. - Government buyer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), through its Office of General Counsel (OGC). - Proposed system: FCC/OGC-8, Suspension and Debarment Records. - Purpose: Collect and maintain information about individuals and entities participating in certain FCC-administered programs, including the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services program, along with information from investigations and enforcement actions. - Use of records: The FCC’s Suspending and Debarring Official will assess potential misconduct and determine whether exclusion or other action may be appropriate. - Notable provisions: The notice describes record categories, information sources, permitted disclosures, safeguards, and procedures for individuals seeking access to or amendment of their records. - Procurement scope: No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, vendors, or contract value are identified.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission proposes to establish FCC/OGC-8, Suspension and Debarment Records, as a new system of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The system will collect information about prior misconduct by individuals and entities participating in certain FCC-administered programs, including the Universal Service Fund and the Telecommunications Relay Services program. The information will support the Suspending and Debarring Official in determining whether to exclude individuals or entities or take other actions permitted under 2 CFR 6001. The system becomes effective October 22, 2026, and written comments on its routine uses are due November 23, 2026.

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