48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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6 sections with “Assignment of Claims Act of 1940”

  • FAR 52.232-24 Prohibition of Assignment of Claims.
    As prescribed in 32.806(b), insert the following clause: Prohibition of Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) The assignment of claims under the Assignment of Claims Act of 1940 “(31 U.S.C. 3727, 41 U.S.C. 6305)” is prohibited for this contract…
  • FAR 32.800 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for the assignment of claims under the Assignment of Claims Act of 1940, as amended, (31 U.S.C. 3727, 41 U.S.C. 6305) (hereafter referred to as the Act).
  • FAR 32.805 Procedure.
    (a) Assignments. (1) Assignments by corporations shall be— (i) Executed by an authorized representative; (ii) Attested by the secretary or the assistant secretary of the corporation; and (iii) Impressed with the corporate seal or accompa…
  • FAR 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts.
    …the Contractor's claim to amounts payable under this contract has been assigned under the Assignment of Claims Act of 1940 (31 U.S.C. 3727 and 41 U.S.C. 6305). (i) Limitation because of undefinitized work. Notwithstanding any provision of …
  • FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party.
    … the Government's account shall be provided to the Contracting Officer upon request. (e) Assignment of claims. Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, if any payment is made under this clause, then no payment under this contr…
  • FAR 32.606 Debt collection.
    …t, penalties, and administrative charges. In the event the contract is assigned under the Assignment of Claims Act of 1940 (31 U.S.C. 3727 and 41 U.S.C. 6305), the rights of the assignee will be scrupulously respected and withholding of pay…

FAR (chapter 1)

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.