Federal Contracting Acronym
DEBARMENT
Debarment from Federal Programs
Plain-English definition
Debarment from Federal Programs (Debarment) is a core federal acquisition term used in regulations, solicitations, and contract administration. Compliance terminology signals legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations that continue after award. Contractors align policies, training, and system security with cited requirements.
Why it matters
SAM exclusions and FAPIIS records block award and payment.
Where you will see it
SAM responsibility checks and subcontractor due diligence.
Example in context
When reviewing a solicitation, a contractor confirms how DEBARMENT is used in the notice, whether related clauses apply, and which internal subject-matter experts should validate the response.