If a contractor desires to present matters in person or through counsel, any written material should be delivered at least five working days in advance of the hearing. In-person hearings will be informal and nonadversarial in nature. The Government's representative and the contractor or its representative will have an opportunity to present evidence relevant to the facts at issue. Witnesses may testify and shall be sworn. Witnesses shall be reminded of the official nature of the proceeding and that they are subject to criminal prosecution for any falsified testimony.
Witnesses are subject to cross-examination.
Neither the Federal Rules of Evidence nor the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure govern the conduct of the in-person hearing. Hearsay evidence may be presented and shall be given appropriate weight. A verbatim transcript of the hearing shall be made and will become part of the administration record. The contractor will be provided a copy of the transcript. The contractor will have seven working days from receipt of the transcript to provide final comments to the Debarring Official.