### Question
Can you define what suspend means?


### Answer
**Suspend** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 4654*:

> to disqualify, pursuant to established administrative procedures, from Government contracting and subcontracting for a temporary period of time because a concern or individual is suspected of engaging in criminal, fraudulent, or seriously improper conduct

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4654*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart H-Contract Management > CHAPTER 363-PROHIBITION AND PENALTIES**

