2 CFR § 180.855 - Who has the burden of proof in a debarment action?
§ 180.855 Who has the burden of proof in a debarment action?
(a) The Federal agency has the burden to prove that a cause for debarment exists.
(b) Once a cause for debarment is established, you as a respondent have the burden of demonstrating to the satisfaction of the debarring official that you are presently responsible and that debarment is not necessary.