# 48 C.F.R. § 33.209 (2026): Suspected fraudulent claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_209

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 33.209 (2026)
- **Heading:** Suspected fraudulent claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 1 / Part 33 / Subpart 33.2 / § 33.209: Suspected fraudulent claims.

## Text

If the contractor is unable to support any part of the claim and there is evidence that the inability is attributable to misrepresentation of fact or to fraud on the part of the contractor, the contracting officer shall refer the matter to the agency official responsible for investigating fraud.

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 33.201 (2026) Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_201.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.202 (2026) Disputes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_202.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.203 (2026) Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_203.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.204 (2026) Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_204.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.205 (2026) Relationship of the Disputes statute to Pub. L. 85-804.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_205.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.206 (2026) Initiation of a claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_206.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.207 (2026) Contractor certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_207.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.208 (2026) Interest on claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_208.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.209 (2026) Suspected fraudulent claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_209.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.210 (2026) Contracting officer's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_210.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.211 (2026) Contracting officer's decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_211.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.212 (2026) Contracting officer's duties upon appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_212.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.213 (2026) Obligation to continue performance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_213.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.214 (2026) Alternative dispute resolution (ADR).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_214.md)

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