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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 49: Termination of Contracts › Subpart 49.6

FAR 49.605 Request to settle subcontractor settlement proposals.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section requires contractors who want authority to settle subcontractor settlement proposals to provide specific information to the contracting officer. It matters because it outlines the application process and the details needed to obtain that authority.

Applies to: Contractors requesting authority to settle subcontractor settlement proposals

What it requires

  • Furnish applicable information from the list and any additional information required by the contracting officer
  • Provide name of contractor and address of principal office
  • Provide name and location of divisions for which authorization is requested
  • Explain the necessity and justification for the authorization requested

Key terms: subcontractor settlement proposals · contracting officer · terminations · authorization · uncompleted contracts

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

Contractors requesting authority to settle subcontractor settlement proposals shall furnish applicable information from the list below and any additional information required by the contracting officer:

(a) Name of contractor and address of principal office.

(b) Name and location of divisions of the applicant's plant for which authorization is requested.

(c) An explanation of the necessity and justification for the authorization requested.

(d) A full description of the applicant's organization for handling terminations, including the names of the officials in charge of processing and settling proposals.

(e) The number and dollar amount (estimated if necessary) of uncompleted contracts with Government agencies and the percentage applicable to each agency.

(f) The number and dollar amount (estimated if necessary) of uncompleted subcontracts under Government contracts and the percentage applicable to each agency.

(g) The extent of the applicant's experience in termination matters, including the handling of proposals of subcontractors.

(h) The approximate amount and general nature of terminations of the applicant currently in process.

(i) A statement that no other application has been made for any division of the applicant's plant covered by the application or, if one has been made, a full statement of the facts.

(j) The limit of authorization requested.

Sections that refer to it

  • 49.108-4 Authorization for subcontract settlements without approval or ratification.

← 49.604 Release of excess funds under terminated contracts. · 49.606 Granting subcontract settlement authorization. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 49

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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