[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 2, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 2CFR180.355] [Page 20] TITLE 2--GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GOVERNMENTWIDE GUIDANCE FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS PART 180_OMB GUIDELINES TO AGENCIES ON GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION Subpart C_Responsibilities of Participants Regarding Transactions Doing Business With Other Persons Sec. 180.355 What information must I provide to a higher tier participant before entering into a covered transaction with that participant? Before you enter into a covered transaction with a person at the next higher tier, you as a lower tier participant must notify that person if you know that you or any of the principals are presently excluded or disqualified.