5 C.F.R. § 919.720 How may I contest a suspension?
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
If you as a respondent wish to contest a suspension, you or your representative must provide the suspending official with information in opposition to the suspension. You may do this orally or in writing, but any information provided orally that you consider important must also be submitted in writing for the official record.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 919—GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)
Subpart G—Suspension
§ 919.720 How may I contest a suspension?