MSPB Sample Clauses
The MSPB clause refers to provisions related to the Merit Systems Protection Board, a federal agency that protects the rights of government employees. This clause typically outlines procedures for employees to appeal adverse personnel actions, such as removals, suspensions, or demotions, to the MSPB. It specifies the rights of employees to due process, the timelines for filing appeals, and the standards for review. The core function of this clause is to ensure that federal employees have a fair and impartial avenue to challenge employment decisions, thereby promoting accountability and protecting against unjust personnel actions.
MSPB. An appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) where an action is otherwise appealable to the Board and the employee alleges that the basis for the action was discrimination prohibited by Section A.
MSPB. Merit Systems Protection Board.
MSPB. Merit Systems Protection Board, an independent, quasi-judicial Federal administrative agency created by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-454). The MSPB, through its regional offices, adjudicates adverse action appeals. Members
MSPB. 1. Shall adhere to all 8(a) BD Program requirements identified in FAR 19.8 and 13 CFR § Part 124;
2. Shall determine which requirements are suitable for offering to the 8(a) BD Program in accordance with FAR 19.8 and 13 CFR § Part 124, and, where appropriate, identify in conjunction with the appropriate SBA servicing District Office, 8(a) Program Participants capable of performing these requirements;
3. Shall submit offering letters to the SBA per FAR 19.8, 13 CFR § 124.502 and this PA;
4. Shall submit release requests to the SBA per FAR 19.8, 13 CFR § 124.504(d) and this PA;
5. Shall notify the SBA servicing District Office and the PCR assigned to the contracting office initiating a non-8(a) procurement in accordance with 13 CFR §124.504(d)(1) and this PA where a procurement intended for award outside the 8(a) BD program will contain work currently performed under one or more 8(a) contracts and MSPB determines that the procurement should not be considered a follow-on requirement to the 8(a) contract(s), but rather procured through a requirement that it considers to be new; such notification must include the dollar value (exclusive of service extensions under FAR 52.217-8), primary and vital requirements, and end user of the previously performed 8(a) contract(s) as well as the dollar value, primary and vital requirements, and end user of the requirement that the MSPB considers to be new;
6. Shall notify the SBA servicing District Office when the agency seeks to re- procure a follow-on to an 8(a) contract through a pre-existing limited 8(a) contracting vehicle and the incumbent 8(a) contract award was not so limited;
7. Shall coordinate as early as possible with the SBA servicing District Office when it seeks to offer a sole source 8(a) procurement on behalf of a joint venture. The MSPB shall submit offer letters for proposed 8(a) joint ventures for sole source 8(a) contracts to the SBA’s District Office that services the 8(a)-managing venturer of the joint venture for approval before contract award per FAR 19.8, 13 CFR § 124 and this PA;
8. Shall retain the responsibility for ensuring 8(a) BD Program Participants comply with all limitations on subcontracting requirements, including FAR Clause 52.219-14;
9. Shall receive and retain the SBA’s delegation of contract execution and review functions by reporting all 8(a) contract awards, modifications, options and purchase orders to the SBA until such time as the agreement is amended or terminated. Provide a cop...
MSPB. An appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) where an action is otherwise appealable to the Board and the employee alleges that the basis for the action was discrimination prohibited by race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, reprisal or disability.
MSPB. Under Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) procedures, an employee who is found to have been affected by an unjustified or unwarranted personnel action which has resulted in the withdrawal or reduction of all or part of the pay, allowances, or differentials of the employee is entitled, on correction of the personnel action, to receive reasonable attorney's fees related to the personnel action, awarded in accordance with standards established under 5 USC 7701(g) and upon decision by appropriate authority under applicable law, rule and regulation.
MSPB. (a) A grievance involving a challenge to an adverse or unacceptable performance resulting in removal, suspension for more than fourteen (14) calendar days, reduction in grade, reduction in pay, or furlough of thirty (30) calendar days or less may be raised either under the appropriate MSPB procedure or under this negotiated grievance procedure, but not both. An employee shall be deemed to have exercised his or her option at such time as he or she timely files a notice of appeal under the applicable appellate procedure or timely files a grievance in writing in accordance with the provisions of this Article, whichever event occurs first.
(b) An employee who receives a notice of final action regarding an adverse or unacceptable performance action has thirty (30) calendar days beginning with the day after the effective date of the action to appeal the action to the Merit Systems Protection Board. If the employee decides to seek recourse through this negotiated grievance procedure and the Union decides to invoke arbitration after receiving a final decision under the negotiated grievance procedure, notice of a decision to seek arbitration must be served upon the Agency within twenty (20) calendar days after receiving the decision.