Legacy CT Codes
Cause and Treatment (CT) Codes provide information about the reason for the exclusion and procedures that apply to the cause. CT Codes have been replaced by Exclusion Types in SAM.gov. Exclusion records created in SAM.gov will only have an Exclusion Type, not a CT Code. For a mapping of Legacy CT Codes to Exclusion Types, please select the Exclusion Types link in the Exclusions Information sub-navigation menu.
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Sanctioned by the President or (designee) pursuant to Section 2443 of the Multilateral Export Control Enhancement Amendments Act of 1988, and Executive Order 12661.
Departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government are prohibited from contracting with, and procuring products and services from or manufactured by, the listed party. For detailed guidance concerning the scope of, and exception to, this sanction, see FAR 25.10. Debarment is for a three-year period to terminate on the date shown.
Excluded by the Department of Health and Human Services and all other Federal procurement and nonprocurement programs. In addition, for exclusions imposed on or after August 5, 1997, the scope of the exclusions encompasses all Federal health care programs.
For exclusions imposed prior to August 5, 1997, the scope is limited to the four health care programs specifically referenced above. For exclusions imposed on or after August 5, 1997, the scope includes all Federal health care programs. The effect of an exclusion is that payment may not be made by the programs for any items or services furnished (except an emergency item or service) by an excluded party. If the party is a physician, payment may not be made for any items or services furnished, ordered, or prescribed. Contact the Health and Human Services liaison shown under the heading "For Additional Information" in the front of this issue is you need specific information concerning listed parties.
Partial denial of Federal benefits by a sentencing judge pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug, Abuse Act of 1988 on the basis of a conviction(s) for a Federal or State offense relating to the distribution or possession of controlled substances.
Listed persons shall not be issued grants, contracts, loans, and/or professional or commercial licenses as specified by the sentencing judge which are provided by an agency of the United States or by appropriated funds of the United States. Contact the U.S. Department of Justice's Denial of Federal Benefits Project point of contact listed. The denial does not include any retirement, welfare, Social Security, health, disability, veterans benefit, public housing, or other similar benefit, or any other benefit for which payments or services are required for eligibility. Veterans benefits include all benefits provided to veterans, their families, or survivors by virtue of the service of a veteran in the Armed Services of the United States. The denial shall terminate on the date shown. Persons convicted for a third offense relating to distribution of controlled substances after the effective date of the Act shall be denied benefits permanently. Therefore the termination date for such denials shall be listed as "Permanent (Perm ). NOTE A denial of benefits under Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 does not include benefits relating to long-term drug treatment programs for addiction for any person who declares himself an addict, provides a reasonable body of evidence to substantiate this declaration, and submits to a long-term treatment program for addiction, or is deemed to be rehabilitated pursuant to rules established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The denial of benefits may also be suspended on the basis of the person's participation or good faith effort to participate in a supervised rehabilitation program. For further information, please call the U.S. Department of Justice's Denial of Federal Benefits Project point of contact listed under View Agency Contacts to verify any assertions that the denial of benefits does not apply, or has been waived or suspended on this basis.
Debarred by the Department of State pursuant to Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. 2778, and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR 127.7, for one or more of the following causes: conviction for criminally violating or conspiring to violate Section 38 of the AECA (22 CFR 127.7(a)); or violation of the AECA or ITAR when the violation is of such a character as to provide a reasonable basis to believe that the violator cannot be relied upon to comply with Section 38 of the AECA or ITAR in the future (22 CFR 127.7(b)).
Listed persons are prohibited from participating directly or indirectly in the export or temporary import of defense articles or United States origin related technical data or in the furnishing of defense services for which a Department of State license or approval is required.
Debarment, suspension, or equivalent exclusion by an agency prior to the October 1, 1988, effective date for the agency's rule implementing Executive Order 12549. These actions will generally be effective only in the Nonprocurement programs of the agency taking the action.
Applicable to all Nonprocurement programs of the agency taking the action. When used by other agencies, such listings are for informational purposes only, but should be considered by program officials as reflecting acts, or circumstances, which may have a bearing on the person's responsibility, and which may serve as a basis for debarment or suspension of the person by the agency. For further information, contact the liaison of the agency taking the action.
Partial denial of Federal contracts by a sentencing judge pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 on the basis of a conviction(s) for a Federal or State offense relating to the distribution or possession of controlled substances.
Listed persons shall not be issued contracts or subcontracts, grants, loans, and/or professional or commercial licenses as specified by the sentencing judge which are provided by an agency of the United States or by appropriated funds of the United States. Contact the U.S. Department of Justice's Denial of Federal Benefits Project point of contact listed to determine the extent to which benefits have been denied. The denial shall terminate on the date included in the listing. Persons convicted for a third offense relating to distribution of controlled substances after the effective date of the Act shall be denied benefits permanently. Therefore, the termination date for such denials shall be listed as "Permanent" (Perm.). NOTE A denial of benefits under Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 does not include benefits relating to long-term drug treatment programs for addiction for any person who declares himself an addict, provides a reasonable body of evidence to substantiate this declaration, and submits to a long-term treatment program for addiction, or is deemed to be rehabilitated pursuant to rules established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The denial of benefits may also be suspended on the basis of the person's participation or good faith effort to participate in a supervised rehabilitation program. Contact the U.S. Department of Justice's Denial of Federal Benefits Project point of contact listed to verify any assertions that the denial of benefits does not apply, or has been waived or suspended on this basis.
This individual or entity may be subject to sanctions pursuant to the Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR 536).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx .
The convicted individual or entity listed under this code is subject to restrictions on its eligibility to participate in the Federal procurement(contracts and subcontracts) and non-procurement (assistance, loan and benefits, etc.), pursuant to section 306 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7606, or section 508 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1368, and Executive Order 11738. These restrictions require the award official to determine the ownership, lease and supervisory status of the bidder, offeror, applicant or potential benefit recipient, at the time of award, with respect to the violating facility and whether the award will be performed at that facility .
The convicted individual or entity is ineligible for award of a Federal contract, subcontract, assistance, loan, sub-agreement, or other benefit if he, she or it: (1) owns, leases or supervises the designated violating facility at the time of award; and (2) will perform any part of the award at the violating facility. This ineligibility applies unless the head of the Federal agency has exempted the award from this prohibition (see 40 CFR 32.215(b)), or the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Debarring Official has certified that the conditions that gave rise to the conviction have been corrected. For more information about ineligibility under this cause and treatment code, please call the EPA point of contact listed under View Agency Contacts.
This individual or entity may be subject to sanctions pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR 598).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx .
Suspension by U.S. Office of Personnel Management from participation as a health care provider in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 8902a and implementing regulations at 5 CFR Part 890, Subpart J.
Same as Code Z2, except that suspensions are temporary actions pending completion of investigative, legal, or other administrative action. Suspended providers are prohibited from receiving payment, directly or indirectly, from FEHBP funds for items or services furnished to an employee, annuitant, family member, or former spouse covered by a health benefits plan described by 5 U.S.C. 8903a or section 8903a. The termination date is listed as "Indefinite" (Indef.).
Sanctioned by the Department of State pursuant to Executive Order No. 12938 (as amended by Executive Order No. 13094) and the underlying authority contained in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. app. 2410c(a), 2410c(b)), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, for engaging in proliferation activities related to missiles and/or weapons of mass destruction.
Departments and agencies of the U.S. Government are prohibited from contracting with, and procuring products, technology, and services from, listed entities. Agencies shall prohibit subcontracts with the listed entities. Exceptions to the ban on new contracts are possible to meet U.S. operational military requirements or requirements under defense production agreements; intelligence requirements; sole source suppliers, spare parts, components, routine servicing and maintenance of products for the U.S. Government; medical or humanitarian items; or performance pursuant to contracts in force on July 28, 1998, under appropriate circumstances. Inquiries about these exceptions should be referred to the General Counsel of the appropriate agency and to the Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Missile, Biological, and Chemical Nonproliferation (State/ISN/MBC), the office of Counterproliferation Initiatives (State/ISN/CPI), and the Department of State, Office of the Legal Adviser, Nonproliferation and Verification (State/L/NPV). The sanctions normally expire in two years after their date of imposition, but some remain in effect indefinitely.
Sanctioned by the Department of State pursuant to section 81(a) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2798(a)), Section 11C(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. app. 2410c(a)) (as carried out under Executive Order 12424 of August 19, 1994) for assisting a foreign chemical and/or biological weapons program.
Departments and agencies of the U.S. Government are prohibited from contracting with, and procuring products, and services from, listed entities. Agencies shall prohibit subcontracts with the listed entities. Contracts in force prior to the date sanctions were imposed are not affected. Exceptions to the ban on new contracts are possible to meet U.S. operational military requirements or requirements under defense production agreements; sole source suppliers, spare parts, components, routine servicing and maintenance of products; and, information and technology essential to U.S. products. Inquiries about exceptions should be referred to the General Counsel of the appropriate agency and to the Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Missile, Biological, and Chemical Nonproliferation (State/ISN/MBC) and the Department of State, Office of the Legal Adviser, Nonproliferation and Verification (State/L/NPV). The sanctions remain in effect until lifted by notice issued by the Department of State. Therefore, termination date will be listed as "Indefinite (Indef.)."
Sanctioned by the Department of State pursuant to section 73(a)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2797b(a)(1)); Section 11B(b)(1) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. app. 2410b(b)(1)), as carried out under Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001; and Executive Order 12851 of June 11, 1993 for engaging in missile proliferation activity. Please note that the cause and treatment for this code is the same as for code VVV.
Except in the areas noted below, departments and agencies of the U.S. Government are prohibited from contracting with, and procuring products, technology, and services from, listed entities; and agencies are prohibited to subcontract with the listed entities. Contracts in force prior to the date sanctions were imposed are not affected. Procurement related to defense production agreements; or contracts with sole source suppliers that are essential to the national security, spare parts, components, routine servicing and maintenance of products , and information and technology essential to U.S. products or production, is not affected. Inquiries about these exceptions should be referred to the General Counsel of the appropriate agency and to the Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Missile, Biological, and Chemical Nonproliferation (State/ISN/MBC) and the Department of State, Office of the Legal Adviser, Nonproliferation and Verification (State/L/NPV). The sanctions remain in effect for two years after their date of imposition. Please note that the cause and treatment for this code is the same as for code VVV.
Debarment by U.S. Office of Personnel Management from participation as a health care provider in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 8902a and implementing regulations at 5 CFR Part 890, Subpart J.
Debarred providers are prohibited from receiving payment, directly or indirectly, from FEHBP funds for items or services furnished to an employee, annuitant, family member, or former spouse covered by a health benefits plan described by 5 U.S.C. 8903 or section 8903a. Debarments are for a specified period as determined by the OPM. However, all termination dates are listed as "Indefinite" (Indef.), because OPM must approve a reinstatement application before the provider may resume participation in the FEHBP.
Sanctioned by the Department of State pursuant to section 73(a)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2797b(a)(1)), as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 for engaging in missile proliferation.
Except in the areas noted below, departments and agencies of the U.S. Government are prohibited from contracting with listed entities, and procuring products, technology, and services from listed entities, in areas related to missile equipment and technology controlled on the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Equipment and Technology Annex; and agencies are prohibited to subcontract with the listed entities in areas related to such equipment and technology. Contracts in force prior to the date sanctions were imposed are not affected. Procurement related to defense production agreements; or contracts with sole source suppliers that are essential to the national security, spare parts, components, routine servicing and maintenance of products, and information and technology essential to U.S. products or production, is not affected. Inquiries about these exceptions should be referred to the General Counsel of the appropriate agency and to the Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Missile Threat Reduction (State/ISN/MTR) and the Department of State, Office of the Legal Adviser (L/NPV). The sanctions remain in effect for two years after their date of imposition. Please note that the cause and treatment for this code is the same as for code ZZZ.
Sanctioned by the Department of State pursuant to Section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-353) (“the Act”) for engaging in transfers to or from Iran, North Korea, or Syria of proliferation-related items required to be reported to Congress under the Act.
No department or agency of the U.S. Government may procure, or enter into, any contract for the procurement of any goods, technology, or services from listed entities. Departments and agencies shall prohibit subcontracts with the listed entities. Contracts in force prior to the date sanctions were imposed shall be terminated. Departments and agencies, acting in consultation with the Secretary of State, may, by license, regulation, order, directive, exception, or otherwise, provide for: (1) procurement contracts necessary to meet U.S. operational military requirements or requirements under defense production agreements; intelligence requirements, sole source suppliers, spare parts, components, routine servicing and maintenance of products for the United States Government; and medical and humanitarian items; and, (2) performance pursuant to contracts in force on the effective date of the sanctions order, under appropriate circumstances. Inquiries about these exceptions should be referred to the General Counsel of the appropriate agency and to the Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Missile, Biological, and Chemical Nonproliferation (State/ISN/MBC)and the Department of State, Office of the Legal Adviser, Nonproliferation and Verification (State/L/NPV). The sanctions remain in effect for the period of time specified in the sanctions order or until lifted by subsequent notice issued by the Department of State.
For further information, please call the EPA point of contact listed under View Agency Contacts.
For further information, please call the EPA point of contact listed under View Agency Contacts.
Sanctioned by the Department of State pursuant to Section 1604 of the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-484)("the Act") for engaging in transfers to Iran or Iraq of proliferation-related items required to be reported to Congress under the Act.
No department or agency of the U.S. Government may procure, or enter into, any contract for the procurement of any goods or services from listed entities. Departments and agencies shall prohibit subcontracts with the listed entities. Inquiries should be referred to the General Counsel of the appropriate agency and to the Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Missile, Biological, and Chemical Nonproliferation (State/ISN/MBC) and the Department of State, Office of the Legal Adviser, Nonproliferation and Verification (State/L/NPV). The sanctions remain in effect for the period of two years.
This individual or entity may be subject to sanctions pursuant to the Terrorism Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR Part 595).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx .
This individual or entity may be subject to sanctions pursuant to the Burmese Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR Part 537).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx .
Subject to a Denial Order issued by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security based on a violation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)(15 C.F.R. §730 et. seq.).
Persons subject to a standard denial order issued by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (denied persons), may not engage in export or reexport transactions involving a commodity, software or technology subject to the EAR, or have access to items subject to the EAR that will be exported. A non-standard denial order, usually narrower in geographic scope, may also be issued. Denial orders only apply to transactions ?subject to the EAR,? a term that generally excludes domestic commercial transactions. The failure by any person to comply with any denial order is a violation of §764.2(k) of the EAR. The Department of Commerce may grant authorization to engage in actions otherwise prohibited by a denial order. Please contact the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Enforcement Analysis at (202) 482-4255 for more information on denied persons.
Sanctioned by the Department of State pursuant to the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended, for being determined to have engaged in, or to own or control a person or entity who has engaged in, certain energy or weapons-related activities involving Iran. (50 U.S.C. §1701 note).
No department or agency of the U.S. Government may procure, or enter into any contract for the procurement of, any goods or services for a period of two years with listed persons or entities, except for eligible products, as defined in section 308(4) of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. § 2518(4)), of any foreign country or instrumentality designated under section 301(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. § 2511(b)), or unless subsequently waived or excepted pursuant to the authorities of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended.
This individual or entity may be blocked pending investigation pursuant to sanctions pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR 598).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx
This foreign organization has been determined by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, to be subject to special licensing requirements primarily based upon involvement in the development of weapons of mass destruction or the missiles used to deliver those weapons. Therefore, it has been placed on the ?Entity List?, which is included within the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and is found at 15 C.F.R. 744 Supp. 4.
Although treatment varies for each person on the Entity List, usually a license is required from the Bureau of Industry and Security to export or reexport specified items to such persons. The Entity List (15 C.F.R. 744 Supp. 4) sets forth the licensing requirements applicable to listed persons. Placement on the Entity List is published in the Federal Register. The Bureau of Industry and Security may approve license applications for transactions involving persons in certain circumstances. Please contact the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Exporter Services at (202) 482-3298 for more information on transactions involving persons on the Entity List.
This individual or entity may be subject to sanctions pursuant to the Foreign Terrorist Organization Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR Part 597).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx .
This individual or entity may be subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 (Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx .
This individual or entity may be subject to sanctions pursuant to the Foreign Assets Control Regulations (31 CFR 500); the [Cuban Assets Control Regulations (31 CFR 515)]; the Sudanese Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR 538); the Libyan Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR Part 550); the Iranian Transactions Regulations (31 CFR Part 560); the Iraqi Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR Part 575) or the Western Balkan Stabilization Regulations (31 CFR Part 588); Burmese Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR Part 537); or the Zimbabwe sanctions (Executive Order 13288).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx .
This individual or entity may be subject to sanctions pursuant to the Terrorism List Governments sanctions regulations (31 CFR Part 596).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx .
This individual or entity may be blocked pending investigation pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 (Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx
This individual or entity may be blocked pending investigation pursuant to the Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR 536).
If you think you have a potential match, please visit the following section of OFAC's website for guidance: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Sanctions/Pages/directions.aspx .
Sanctioned by the Department of State pursuant to the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010, and regulations prescribed by the President and delegated to the Secretary of State, for exporting sensitive technology to Iran. (22 U.S.C. § 8515). Sensitive technology means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology, that the President, delegated to the Secretary of State, determines is to be used specifically to restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or to disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran (exceptions to the definition of sensitive technology are enumerated in 22 U.S.C. § 8515(c)(2)).
No department of agency of the U.S. Government may enter into or renew a contract with listed persons or entities for the procurement of goods or services, except for eligible products, as defined in section 308(4) of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. § 2519(4)) of any foreign country or instrumentality designated under section 301(b) of that Act (19 U.S.C. § 2511(b)), or unless waived pursuant to the authorities of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010.
Permanently debarred by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from participation in USDA programs pursuant to 7 U.S.C. § 2209j and 2 C.F.R. § 417.865(d), based on a conviction for a felony for knowingly defrauding the United States in connection with a program administered by USDA.
Debarred persons are permanently excluded from participating in USDA programs, subject to the exemption for USDA domestic food assistance programs described in 2 C.F.R. § 417.865(d)(2).
Excluded by the Department of Health and Human Services from participation in Title XVIII (Medicare), Title XIX (Medicaid), Title V (Maternal and Child Health Programs) and Title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services Programs) of the Social Security Act under the authority of Title XI of that Act, and all other Federal nonprocurement programs.
Exclusions are limited to the four specific health care programs referred to above. The effect of an exclusion is that payment may not be made by the programs for any items or services furnished (except an emergency item or service) by an excluded party. If the party is a physician, no payment may be made for any items or services furnished, ordered, or prescribed. This code is applicable only to those parties who were excluded prior to the enactment of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act in 1994, after which the scope of all exclusions encompasses both Federal procurement and nonprocurement programs