203.905  Procedures for investigating complaints.

The following procedures apply to DoD instead of the procedures at FAR 3.905:

(1)  The DoD Inspector General will make a determination as to whether a complaint is frivolous or merits further investigation.

(2)  If the DoD Inspector General determines that a complaint merits further investigation, the DoD Inspector General will-

(i)  Notify the complainant, the contractor alleged to have committed the violation, and the head of the agency;

(ii)  Conduct an investigation; and

(iii)  Provide a written report of findings to the complainant, the contractor alleged to have committed the violation, and the head of the agency.

(3)  The DoD Inspector General-

(i)  Will determine that the complaint is frivolous or will submit the report addressed in paragraph (2) of this section within 180 days after receiving the complaint; and

(ii)  If unable to submit a report within 180 days, will submit the report within the additional time period to which the person submitting the complaint agrees.