What happens to vendors that are debarred and suspended in GFEBS?

When vendors are debarred and suspended in GFEBS (General Fund Enterprise Business System), they are completely blocked from engaging in purchases, postings, and payments. This means that their ability to do business with the government is entirely restricted. Such action is generally taken to protect the integrity of procurement processes, ensuring that entities that do not comply with regulations or have engaged in misconduct are not able to participate in future transactions.

The debarment and suspension act serves as a safeguard for government contracts, and in the case of GFEBS, it ensures that all financial dealings are conducted with reputable vendors. This comprehensive blocking reflects the seriousness of the measures taken against such vendors for their past actions, as allowing them to engage in any aspect of procurement would undermine the principles of accountability and transparency in government operations.

The other choices imply partial restrictions or continued eligibility for transactions which would not align with the stringent policies governing debarred and suspended vendors.