Where can you find the names and addresses of all suspended contractors?

The appropriate source for finding the names and addresses of all suspended contractors is the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions. This system provides a comprehensive database of contractors that have been excluded from receiving federal contracts, including those who are suspended. The SAM Exclusions list is a critical tool for federal contracting officers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by ensuring that they do not engage with contractors that are currently suspended or debarred from federal business.

This database allows contracting officials to verify a contractor's eligibility before awarding contracts and is frequently updated to reflect the most current information on contractor statuses. The SAM system integrates various databases, making it a centralized and reliable resource for federal contracting-related information, including suspension and debarment details.

Other sources, while valuable in their own right, do not specifically focus on the exclusion status of contractors the way SAM Exclusions does. The Federal Procurement Data System primarily tracks contract actions rather than contractor status, while the National Contracting Database and an agency’s internal suspension register may not offer a comprehensive or federally standardized view of suspended contractors.