This part is organized in two segments.
Sections 180.5 through 180.45 contain general policy direction for Federal agencies' use of the standards in subparts A through I of this part.
Subparts A through I of this part contain uniform governmentwide standards that Federal agencies are to use to specify—
The types of transactions that are covered by the nonprocurement debarment and suspension system;
The effects of an exclusion under that nonprocurement system, including reciprocal effects with the governmentwide debarment and suspension system for procurement;
The criteria and minimum due process to be used in nonprocurement debarment and suspension actions; and
Related policies and procedures to ensure the effectiveness of those actions.