Form AD-1047 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters Primary Covered Transactions

What Is Form AD-1047?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on December 1, 2018 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form AD-1047?
A: Form AD-1047 is a certification form regarding debarment, suspension, and other responsibility matters for primary covered transactions.

Q: What is the purpose of Form AD-1047?
A: The purpose of Form AD-1047 is to ensure that individuals or entities participating in primary covered transactions are not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from federal government contracting.

Q: What are primary covered transactions?
A: Primary covered transactions are transactions that involve the award, renewal, amendment, or modification of a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or loan.

Q: What is debarment?
A: Debarment is a legal action taken by the federal government to exclude individuals or entities from participating in federally funded projects or programs.

Q: What is suspension?
A: Suspension is a temporary action taken by the federal government to exclude individuals or entities from participating in federally funded projects or programs pending the outcome of an investigation or legal proceedings.

Q: What are other responsibility matters?
A: Other responsibility matters refer to any legal, financial, or ethical issues that may impact an individual's or entity's ability to participate in federal government contracting.

Q: Who should complete Form AD-1047?
A: Any individual or entity participating in primary covered transactions should complete Form AD-1047.

Q: What happens if someone provides false information on Form AD-1047?
A: Providing false information on Form AD-1047 can result in severe penalties, including criminal prosecution.

Q: Is Form AD-1047 required for every federal government contract or grant?
A: Form AD-1047 is required for primary covered transactions, but it may not be required for all federal government contracts or grants. It is important to check the specific requirements of each transaction.