§ 1804.7403 - Procedures.

(a)(1) The contracting officer shall verify that the prospective awardee is registered in the CCR database using either the CageCode, DUNS number or, if applicable, the DUNS+4 number, via the Internet at http://www.ccr. gov or by calling toll free: 888-CCR-2423 (888-227-2423), commercial: 616-961-5757.

(2) Verification of registration is not required for orders or calls placed under contracts, basic agreements, basic ordering agreements, or blanket purchase agreements in which vendor registration was verified at the time of award of the contract or agreement.

(b) If the contracting officer determines that a prospective awardee is not registered in the CCR database, the contracting officer shall —

(1) If delaying the acquisition would not be to the detriment of the Government, proceed to award after the contractor is registered; or

(2) If delaying the acquisition would be to the detriment of the Government, proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror, with the written approval of the Procurement Officer.

(c) The contracting officer shall protect against improper disclosure of contractor CCR information.