48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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6 sections with “Stop-Work Order”

  • FAR 42.1303 Stop-work orders.
    (a) Stop-work orders may be used, when appropriate, in any negotiated fixed-price or cost-reimbursement supply, research and development, or service contract if work stoppage may be required for reasons such as advancement in the state-of-t…
  • FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order.
    …wing clause. The 90-day period stated in the clause may be reduced to less than 90 days. Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) (a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or a…
  • FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award.
    … of the work called for by this contract. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable st…
  • FAR 42.1305 Contract clauses.
    …contracting officer may, when contracting by negotiation, insert the clause at 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order, in solicitations and contracts for supplies, services, or research and development. (2) If a cost-reimbursement contract is contempl…
  • FAR 49.607 Delinquency notices.
    ….402-3. All notices will be sent with proof of delivery requested. (See subpart 42.13 for stop-work orders.) (a) Cure notice. If a contract is to be terminated for default before the delivery date, a Cure Notice is required by the Default …
  • DFARS 252.235-7004 Protection of Human Subjects.
    …ontractor to comply with the requirements of this clause will result in the issuance of a stop-work order under Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.242-15 to immediately suspend, in whole or in part, work and further payment under this…

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.