(a) If an offeror discloses information in accordance with paragraph (d) of the provision 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Commercial Satellite Services from Certain Foreign Entities--Representations, the contracting officer--
(1) Shall forward the information regarding the offeror through agency channels to the address at PGI 225.772-3; and
(2) Shall not award to that offeror, unless an exception is determined to apply in accordance with 225.772-4.
(b)(1) If the otherwise successful offeror provides negative responses to all representations in the provision at 252.225-7049, the contracting officer may rely on the representations, unless the contracting officer has an independent reason to question the representations.
(1) If the otherwise successful offeror provides negative responses to all representations in the provision at 252.225-7049, the contracting officer may rely on the representations, unless the contracting officer has an independent reason to question the representations.
(2) If the contracting officer has an independent reason to question a negative representation of the otherwise successful offeror, the contracting officer shall consult with the office specified in PGI 225.772-3, prior to deciding whether to award to that offeror. [79 FR 45664, Aug. 5, 2014]