48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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18 sections with “terminate contracts in whole or in part”

  • FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price).
    …nation for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) (a) The Government may terminate performance of work under this contract in whole or, from time to time, in part if the Contracting Officer determines that a termination is …
  • FAR 52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements).
    … (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements) (APR 2012) (a) The Government may terminate performance of work under this contract, in whole or, from time to time, in part if the Contracting Officer determines that a termination is…
  • FAR 52.249-5 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Educational and Other Nonprofit Institutions).
    …ernment (Educational and Other Nonprofit Institutions) (AUG 2016) (a) The Government may terminate performance of work under this contract in whole or, from time to time, in part if the Contracting Officer determines that a termination is …
  • FAR 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form).
    …ur substantial charges in preparation for and in carrying out the contract, and would, if terminated for the convenience of the Government, limit termination settlement charges to services rendered before the date of termination: Terminati…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    … Contracting officer means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the contracting officer acti…
  • FAR 49.102 Notice of termination.
    (a) General. The contracting officer shall terminate contracts for convenience or default only by a written notice to the contractor (see 49.601). The notice of termination may be expedited by means of electronic communication capable of pr…
  • FAR 52.249-6 Termination (Cost-Reimbursement).
    …he following clause: Termination (Cost-Reimbursement) (MAY 2004) (a) The Government may terminate performance of work under this contract in whole or, from time to time, in part, if— (1) The Contracting Officer determines that a terminat…
  • FAR 49.108-4 Authorization for subcontract settlements without approval or ratification.
    …ive written authorization to the prime contractor to conclude settlements of subcontracts terminated in whole or in part without approval or ratification when the amount of settlement (see 49.002(d)) is $100,000 or less, if— (i) The TCO is…
  • FAR 52.249-7 Termination (Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer).
    …mplated: Termination (Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer) (APR 1984) (a) The Government may terminate this contract in whole or, from time to time, in part, for the Government's convenience or because of the failure of the Contractor to fulfi…
  • DFARS 252.217-7012 Liability and insurance.
    …e reduced requirements reflected by the unreplaced or unrepaired loss or damage; or (ii) Terminate the repair of any part or all of the vessel(s) under the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause of this agreement. (End of cl…
  • FAR 49.100 Scope of subpart.
    …This subpart deals with— (1) The authority and responsibility of contracting officers to terminate contracts in whole or in part for the convenience of the Government or for default; (2) Duties of the contractor and the contracting office…
  • FAR 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages—Supplies, Services, or Research and Development.
    …$__ per calendar day of delay [Contracting Officer insert amount]. (b) If the Government terminates this contract in whole or in part under the Default—Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause, the Contractor is liable for liquidated damages …
  • FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity.
    … any rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts, under the procedures auth…
  • FAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act.
    …requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this clause, this contract may be terminated or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be suspended or debarred in accordance with 29 CFR 471.14 and subpart 9.4. Such ot…
  • FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
    …. (f) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all wor…
  • FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements.
    … contract has not been agreed upon, the Contractor may request the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract in whole or in part. The Contracting Officer shall terminate the contract in whole or in part, as may be appropriate, and the t…
  • FAR 17.106-1 General.
    …ve program years upon availability of funds. (h) Termination payment. If the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government in whole, including requirements subject to cancellation, the Government's obligation shall not excee…
  • FAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges.
    …rizing such use of the Government property does not waive any rights of the Government to terminate the Contractor's right to use the Government property. The rental fee shall be determined in accordance with the following paragraphs. (d) …

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