(a) Government personnel who suspect or have evidence of attempted or actual exercise of improper influence, misrepresentation of a contingent fee arrangement, or other violation of the Covenant against Contingent Fees shall report the matter promptly to the Head of the Contracting Activity.
(b) When there is specific evidence or other reasonable basis to suspect one or more of the violations in paragraph (a) of this section, the Head of the Contracting Activity shall review the facts and, if appropriate, take or direct one or more of the following, or other, actions:
(1) If before award, reject the bid or proposal.
(2) If after award, enforce the government's right to void the contract or to recover the fee.
(3) Initiate suspension or debarment action.
(4) Refer suspected fraudulent or criminal matters to the Office of Inspector General for possible referral to the Department of Justice.
