Answer: A debarment is an action taken by a debarring official that excludes or disqualifies a person or company for a specific period of time, generally not longer than 3 years. A debarment has government wide effect applying to all Federal programs and procurement.

How long does a debarment last?

Generally, debarment is for up to 3 years.

What does debarment mean in medical terms?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintains a list of persons and individuals who are debarred, meaning they are effectively forbidden from working in the drug industry. ... Individuals on the FDA Debarment list are barred from employment with any drug company in any capacity.