Suspension, debarment, proposed for debarment, and voluntary exclusion are all administrative actions related to a party's ability to participate in federal programs or receive federal contracts. Here's how they differ: * Suspension: This is an administrative action that restricts a party from participating in federal programs or receiving federal contracts. A suspension is typically imposed when there is a finding of misconduct or noncompliance with federal regulations. * Debarment: This is a legal action that bars a party from participating in federal programs or receiving federal contracts. Debarment is typically imposed when there is a finding of serious or repeated misconduct or noncompliance with federal regulations. * Proposed for debarment: This is the process of determining whether a party should be debarred. When a party is proposed for debarment, it means that the government is considering whether to impose a debarment. * Voluntary exclusion: This is a party's decision to exclude itself from participating in federal programs or receiving federal contracts. A party may choose to voluntarily exclude itself for a variety of reasons, such as to resolve allegations of misconduct or to avoid the costs and distractions of a debarment proceeding.