US lawFederal (United States)RegulationsTitle 48 CFR — Federal Acquisition Regulations SystemChapter 14 — DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORPart 1409 — CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONSSubpart 1409.4—Debarment, Suspension, and Ineligibility1409.40548 C.F.R. § 1409.405Effect of listing.Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 33 wordsOfficial source Cite as 48 C.F.R. § 1409.405 (2026)When a CO finds that a compelling reason exists to conduct business with a contractor listed on the EPLS, the HCA shall submit the determination and findings to the Director, PAM, for approval.Previous48 C.F.R. § 1409.404Next48 C.F.R. § 1409.405-1