(a) When VA receives information that another agency is pursuing a debarment or suspension identical to a VA action against the same contractor, the Debarment and Suspension (D&S) Committee will coordinate prospective action with the appropriate official of the other agency to establish a lead agency.
(b) The D&S Committee will provide the designated lead agency with any information relevant to the action for consideration in the decision-making process.
(c) The D&S Committee will maintain close coordination with the appropriate official through completion of a final debarment or suspension decision.
