45 CFR § 1641.13
Causes for suspension
April 14, 2021
The debarring official may suspend an IPA in accordance with the procedures set forth in this part upon adequate evidence that:
(a) A cause for debarment under §1641.7 may exist;
(b) The IPA has been indicted for or convicted of any offense described in §1641.7;
(c) The IPA has been found subject to a civil judgment described in §1641.7(e), whether the judgment is final or not.
(d) The IPA has been suspended from contracting with a Federal agency or entity receiving Federal funds including when the IPA has stipulated to the suspension.