48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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14 sections with “paying office contract file”

  • FAR 4.804-3 Closeout of paying office contract files.
    The paying office shall close the contract file upon issuance of the final payment voucher.
  • FAR 4.802 Contract files.
    …e basis for and the performance of contract administration responsibilities; and (3) The paying office contract file, that documents actions prerequisite to, substantiating, and reflecting contract payments. (b) Normally, each file should…
  • FAR 4.803 Contents of contract files.
    …dministration office pertinent to the contract. (20) Contract completion documents. (c) Paying office contract file. (1) Copy of the contract and any modifications. (2) Bills, invoices, vouchers, and supporting documents. (3) Record of …
  • FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price).
    …id or to be paid under subparagraph (g)(1) of this clause; (ii) The cost of settling and paying termination settlement proposals under terminated subcontracts that are properly chargeable to the terminated portion of the contract if not in…
  • FAR 52.249-6 Termination (Cost-Reimbursement).
    …or shall discontinue these costs as rapidly as practicable. (2) The cost of settling and paying termination settlement proposals under terminated subcontracts that are properly chargeable to the terminated portion of the contract if not in…
  • DFARS 252.239-7007 Cancellation or Termination of Orders.
    …be relocated within the Contractor's service area, the Government will have the option of paying the costs of relocating the facilities or equipment in lieu of paying any termination or cancellation charge under this clause. The basic cance…
  • FAR 4.801 General.
    (a) The head of each office performing contracting, contract administration, or paying functions shall establish files containing the records of all contractual actions. (b) The documentation in the files (see 4.803) shall be sufficient to…
  • FAR 31.205-41 Taxes.
    …ich a claim of illegality or erroneous assessment exists; provided the contractor, before paying such taxes— (i) Promptly requests instructions from the contracting officer concerning such taxes; and (ii) Takes all action directed by the …
  • FAR 32.503-6 Suspension or reduction of payments.
    …e) Delinquency in payment of costs of performance. (1) If the contractor is delinquent in paying the costs of contract performance in the ordinary course of business, the contracting officer shall evaluate whether the delinquency is caused …
  • FAR 33.104 Protests to GAO.
    …enchmark as to a “reasonable” level for attorney's fees for small businesses. (6) Before paying a recommended award of costs, agency personnel should consult legal counsel. Section 33.104(h) applies to all recommended awards of costs that …
  • FAR 41.202 Procedures.
    …se order in accordance with 13.302; or (2) By ordering the necessary utility service and paying for it upon the presentation of an invoice, provided that a determination is approved by the head of the contracting activity that a written co…
  • FAR 52.204-3 Taxpayer identification.
    …usiness in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States; □ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government; □ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of t…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …usiness in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States; □ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government; □ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of t…
  • FAR 52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements).
    … duplication of any items) of— (i) The cost of this work; (ii) The cost of settling and paying termination settlement proposals under terminated subcontracts that are properly chargeable to the terminated portion of the contract, if not i…

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