48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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140 sections with “terminated”: the first 40

  • FAR 32.305 Loan guarantees for terminated contracts.
    …le investment in defense production contracts, may also apply to contracts that have been terminated (partially or totally) for the convenience of the Government. Guaranteed loans also may be made before such termination if it is known that…
  • FAR 49.115 Settlement of terminated incentive contracts.
    (a) Fixed-price incentive contracts. The TCO shall settle terminated fixed-price incentive (FPI) contracts under the provisions of paragraph (j) of the clause at 52.216-16, Incentive Price Revision—Firm Target, and 52.249-2, Termination for…
  • FAR 49.604 Release of excess funds under terminated contracts.
    The following format shall be used to recommend the release of excess funds under terminated contracts, except if the contracting office retains responsibility for settlement of the termination: FROM: Termination Contracting Officer ______…
  • FAR 49.602 Forms for settlement of terminated contracts.
    The standard forms listed below shall be used for settling terminated prime contracts. The forms at 49.602-1 and 49.602-2 may also be used for settling terminated subcontracts. A listing of the Standard forms is located in subpart 53.3.
  • DFARS 249.109-70 Limitation on pricing of the terminated effort.
    …t reduces scope, follow the procedures at PGI 249.109-70 for limitation on pricing of the terminated or reduced effort.
  • DFARS 249.7000 Terminated contracts with Canadian Commercial Corporation.
    (a) Terminate contracts with the Canadian Commercial Corporation in accordance with— (1) The Letter of Agreement (LOA) between the Department of Defence Production (Canada) and the U.S. DoD, “Canadian Agreement” (for a copy of the LOA or f…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …. “Termination contracting officer (TCO)” refers to a contracting officer who is settling terminated contracts. A single contracting officer may be responsible for duties in any or all of these areas. Reference in this regulation (48 CFR ch…
  • FAR 31.205-42 Termination costs.
    … need for special treatment of costs that would not have arisen had the contract not been terminated. The following cost principles peculiar to termination situations are to be used in conjunction with the other cost principles in subpart 3…
  • FAR 49.102 Notice of termination.
    … be obtained from the contractor. The notice shall state— (1) That the contract is being terminated for the convenience of the Government (or for default) under the contract clause authorizing the termination; (2) The effective date of te…
  • 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 49.402-3 Procedure for default.
    …e shall call the contractor's attention to the contractual liabilities if the contract is terminated for default, and request the contractor to show cause why the contract should not be terminated for default. The notice may further state t…
  • FAR 49.402-6 Repurchase against contractor's account.
    …. The contracting officer may repurchase a quantity in excess of the undelivered quantity terminated for default when the excess quantity is needed, but excess cost may not be charged against the defaulting contractor for more than the unde…
  • FAR 49.601-1 Electronic notice.
    …following electronic notice is suggested for use if a supply contract is being completely terminated for convenience. If appropriately modified, the notice may be used for other than supply contracts. DATE____________________ XYZ Corporat…
  • FAR 49.603-2 Fixed-price contracts—partial termination.
    …ert the following in Block 14 of SF 30 for settlements of fixed-price contracts partially terminated.] (a) This supplemental agreement settles the settlement proposal resulting from the Notice of Termination dated __________________. (b) …
  • FAR 49.603-5 Cost-reimbursement contracts—partial termination.
    …________. (b) The parties agree as follows: (1) The contract is amended by deleting the terminated portion as follows: [specify the terminated portion clearly as to (i) line item numbers, (ii) descriptions, (iii) quantity terminated, (iv)…
  • FAR 49.603-7 No-cost settlement agreement—partial termination.
    …o the Notice of Termination dated __________. (b) The parties agree as follows: (1) The terminated portion of the contract is as follows: [Specify (i) line item numbers, (ii) descriptions, (iii) quantity terminated, (iv) unit and total pr…
  • FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price).
    …on of the contract. (3) Terminate all subcontracts to the extent they relate to the work terminated. (4) Assign to the Government, as directed by the Contracting Officer, all right, title, and interest of the Contractor under the subcontr…
  • FAR 52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements).
    …on of the contract. (3) Terminate all subcontracts to the extent they relate to the work terminated. (4) Assign to the Government, as directed by the Contracting Officer, all right, title, and interest of the Contractor under the subcontr…
  • FAR 52.249-6 Termination (Cost-Reimbursement).
    …on of the contract. (3) Terminate all subcontracts to the extent they relate to the work terminated. (4) Assign to the Government, as directed by the Contracting Officer, all right, title, and interest of the Contractor under the subcontr…
  • FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service).
    …nner the Contracting Officer considers appropriate, supplies or services similar to those terminated, and the Contractor will be liable to the Government for any excess costs for those supplies or services. However, the Contractor shall con…
  • FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction).
    …hin the specified time, whether or not the Contractor's right to proceed with the work is terminated. This liability includes any increased costs incurred by the Government in completing the work. (b) The Contractor's right to proceed shal…
  • FAR 8.406-4 Termination for cause.
    …ice shall be notified of all instances where an ordering activity contracting officer has terminated for cause an individual order to a Federal Supply Schedule contractor, or if fraud is suspected. (b) If the contractor asserts that the fa…
  • FAR 49.305-1 General.
    … determination is generally based on a percentage of completion of the contract or of the terminated portion. When this basis is used, factors such as the extent and difficulty of the work performed by the contractor (e.g., planning, schedu…
  • FAR 49.601-2 Letter notice.
    …ing letter notice of termination is suggested for use if a contract for supplies is being terminated for convenience. With appropriate modifications, it may be used in terminating contracts for other than supplies and in terminating subcont…
  • FAR 52.215-2 Audit and Records—Negotiation.
    …r clauses of this contract. In addition— (1) If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the Contractor shall make available the records relating to the work terminated until 3 years after any resulting final termination settle…
  • FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments.
    …ted by the Contracting Officer. (h) Special terms regarding default. If this contract is terminated under the Default clause, (i) the Contractor shall, on demand, repay to the Government the amount of unliquidated progress payments and (ii…
  • FAR 52.249-5 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Educational and Other Nonprofit Institutions).
    …tracting Officer, all right, title, and interest of the Contractor under the subcontracts terminated, in which case the Government shall have the right to settle or pay any termination settlement proposal arising out of those terminations. …
  • FAR 52.249-9 Default (Fixed-Price Research and Development).
    …and in the manner the Contracting Officer considers appropriate, work similar to the work terminated, and the Contractor will be liable to the Government for any excess costs for the similar work. However, the Contractor shall continue the …
  • DFARS 252.216-7001 Economic Price Adjustment-Nonstandard Steel Items.
    …nth in which delivery is required, shall be considered the month in which delivery of the terminated item is required for the purposes of determining the current labor and steel indices under paragraphs (c) and (d). (2) For any item which …
  • DFARS 252.239-7007 Cancellation or Termination of Orders.
    …or to execution of the order. (c) When feasible, the Contractor shall reuse cancelled or terminated facilities or equipment to minimize the charges to the Government. (d) If at any time the Government requires that telecommunications faci…
  • FAR 22.406-11 Contract terminations.
    If a contract or subcontract is terminated for violation of the labor standards clauses, the contracting agency shall submit a report to the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division. The report shall include— (a) The number of the terminated …
  • FAR 49.104 Duties of prime contractor after receipt of notice of termination.
    …nce terminations generally require that the contractor— (a) Stop work immediately on the terminated portion of the contract and stop placing subcontracts thereunder; (b) Terminate all subcontracts related to the terminated portion of the …
  • FAR 49.112-1 Partial payments.
    …finished products, partial payments shall not be made for profit or fee claimed under the terminated portion of the contract. In exercising discretion on the extent of partial payments to be made, the TCO shall consider the diligence of the…
  • FAR 49.202 Profit.
    …) The TCO shall allow profit on preparations made and work done by the contractor for the terminated portion of the contract but not on the settlement expenses. Anticipatory profits and consequential damages shall not be allowed (but see 49…
  • FAR 49.206-2 Bases for settlement proposals.
    …ls is preferred. Under this basis, the contractor may propose only costs allocable to the terminated portion of the contract, and the settlement proposal must itemize separately— (i) Metals, raw materials, purchased parts, work in process,…
  • FAR 49.603-1 Fixed-price contracts—complete termination.
    …rt the following in Block 14 of SF 30 for settlements of fixed-price contracts completely terminated.] (a) This supplemental agreement settles the settlement proposal resulting from the Notice of Termination dated ________________________.…
  • FAR 49.603-3 Cost-reimbursement contracts—complete termination, if settlement includes cost.
    …g in Block 14 of SF 30 for settlement of cost-reimbursement contracts that are completely terminated, if settlement includes costs.] (a) This supplemental agreement settles the settlement proposal resulting from the Notice of Termination d…
  • FAR 49.603-8 Fixed-price contracts—settlements with subcontractors only.
    …e following subcontracts entered into in performing this contract: [Insert a list of the terminated subcontracts included in this settlement.] (b) The parties agree to the following: (1) The Contractor certifies that each immediate subco…
  • DFARS 252.217-7009 Default.
    …s the Contracting Officer may deem appropriate, arrange for the completion of the work so terminated, at such plant or plants, including that of the Contractor, as may be designated by the Contracting Officer. (i) The Contractor shall cont…
  • FAR 9.407-4 Period of suspension.
    …nding the completion of an investigation and any ensuing legal proceedings, unless sooner terminated by the suspending and debarring official or as provided in this section. (b) If legal proceedings are not initiated within 12 months after…

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