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63 sections with “termination charges”: the first 40

  • FAR 52.241-10 Termination Liability.
    As prescribed in 41.501(d)(4), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: Termination Liability (FEB 1995) (a) If the Government discontinues utility service under this contract before completion of the facilities cost recov…
  • DFARS 252.239-7007 Cancellation or Termination of Orders.
    As prescribed in 239.7411(a), use the following clause: Cancellation or Termination of Orders (SEP 2019) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Actual nonrecoverable costs means the installed costs of the facilities and equipment, less…
  • FAR 12.403 Termination.
    …convenience of the Government or for cause. However, the paragraphs in 52.212-4 entitled “Termination for the Government's Convenience” and “Termination for Cause” contain concepts which differ from those contained in the termination clause…
  • FAR 49.502 Termination for convenience of the Government.
    …short form)—(1) General use. The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form), in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price contract is contemplated a…
  • FAR 49.603-3 Cost-reimbursement contracts—complete termination, if settlement includes cost.
    … This supplemental agreement settles the settlement proposal resulting from the Notice of Termination dated __________________. (b) The parties agree to the following: (1) The Contractor certifies that all contract termination inventory (…
  • FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price).
    As prescribed in 49.502(b)(1)(i), insert the following clause: Termination 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,…
  • FAR 52.249-5 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Educational and Other Nonprofit Institutions).
    As prescribed in 49.502(d), insert the following clause: Termination for Convenience of the Government (Educational and Other Nonprofit Institutions) (AUG 2016) (a) The Government may terminate performance of work under this contract in w…
  • FAR 49.206-1 Submission of settlement proposals.
    (a) Subject to the provisions of the termination clause, the contractor should promptly submit to the TCO a settlement proposal for the amount claimed because of the termination. The final settlement proposal must be submitted within one ye…
  • FAR 49.603-6 No-cost settlement agreement—complete termination.
    …rt the following in Block 14 of SF 30 if a no-cost settlement agreement, under a complete termination, is to be executed.] (a) This supplemental agreement __________ [insert “modifies the contract to reflect a no-cost settlement agreement …
  • FAR 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form).
    …g 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: Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short F…
  • DFARS 239.7410 Cancellation and termination.
    …ation is stopping a requirement after placing of an order but before service starts. (2) Termination is stopping a requirement after placing an order and after service starts. (b) Determine cancellation or termination charges under the pr…
  • FAR 49.603-7 No-cost settlement agreement—partial termination.
    …ert the following in Block 14 of SF 30 if a no-cost settlement agreement, under a partial termination, is to be executed.] (a) This supplemental agreement modifies the contract to reflect a no-cost settlement agreement with respect to the …
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …For use in subpart 9.4, see the definition at 9.403. (2) For use of affiliates in size determinations, see the definition of “small business concern” in this section. Agency head or head of the agency means the Secretary, Attorney General…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    … support, or combat service support role. (4) The conduct of foreign relations and the determination of foreign policy. (5) The determination of agency policy, such as determining the content and application of regulations, among other th…
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …ified cost or pricing data will be required or for which any preaward or postaward cost determinations will be subject to part 31. (h) Facilities Capital Cost of Money. The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 52.215-16, Facil…
  • FAR 49.112-2 Final payment.
    …ice and forward the documents to the disbursing officer for payment. (b) Settlement by determination. If the settlement is by determination and— (1) There is no appeal within the allowed time, the contractor shall submit a voucher or invo…
  • FAR 49.206-2 Bases for settlement proposals.
    …ory basis is also appropriate for use under the following circumstances: (i) The partial termination of a construction or related professional services contract. (ii) The partial or complete termination of supply orders under any terminat…
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …rst written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination. (vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on— (A)…
  • FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
    … give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence. (f) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenien…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    …irect costs. Other withdrawals require approval in writing by the administering office. Determinations of whether costs are properly allocable, allowable, and reasonable shall be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, …
  • FAR 52.241-9 Connection Charge.
    …100 percent of the amount of each such bill. (2) In the event the Contractor, before any termination of this contract but after completion of the facilities provided for in this clause, serves any customer other than the Government (regard…
  • DFARS 237.7204 Format and clauses for educational service agreements.
    …dent status of the student; (ii) Notify the student and the Contracting Officer of the determination. If there is an appeal of the determination; (iii) If there is an appeal of the determination, process the appeal under the Contractor's …
  • DFARS 252.239-7011 Special construction and equipment charges.
    …not include costs incurred by the Contractor which are covered by— (1) A cancellation or termination liability; or (2) The Contractor's recurring or other nonrecurring charges. (e) The Contractor represents that— (1) Recurring charges f…
  • DFARS 252.242-7006 Accounting System Administration.
    …and indirect labor to the appropriate cost objectives; (11) Interim (at least monthly) determination of costs charged to a contract through routine posting of books of account; (12) Exclusion from costs charged to Government contracts of …
  • FAR 52.217-2 Cancellation Under Multiyear Contracts.
    …he succeeding program year requirement. (b) Except for cancellation under this clause or termination under the Default clause, any reduction by the Contracting Officer in the requirements of this contract shall be considered a termination …
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    …may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment; and (2) Take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees, agents, or subcontractors that violat…
  • FAR 52.227-13 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Government.
    …rights are retained under paragraphs (b)(2) and (d) of this clause. (2) Greater rights determinations. (i) The Contractor, or an employee-inventor after consultation with the Contractor, may request greater rights than the nonexclusive lic…
  • FAR 32.402 General.
    …y available financing. (c) If statutory requirements and standards for advance payment determinations are met, the contracting officer shall generally recommend that the agency authorize advance payments. (1) The statutory requirements ar…
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …es and billing rates for those contractors meeting the criteria for contracting officer determination in subpart 42.7. (10) Attempt to resolve issues in controversy, using ADR procedures when appropriate (see subpart 33.2); prepare finding…
  • DFARS 213.270 Use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card.
    …neral or flag officer or a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) makes a written determination that— (i) The source or sources available for the supply or service do not accept the purchase card; and (ii) The contracting office is …
  • FAR 16.601 Time-and-materials contracts.
    …aterials contract or order may be used only if— (1) The contracting officer prepares a determination and findings that no other contract type is suitable. The determination and finding shall be— (i) Signed by the contracting officer prior…
  • FAR 41.101 Definitions.
    …lities, which are installed, owned, operated, and maintained by the utility supplier (see Termination liability). Delegated agency means an agency that has received a written delegation of authority from GSA to contract for utility service…
  • FAR 41.205 Separate contracts.
    …equirements and related costs. (3) The utility supplier's rates, connection charges, and termination liability. (4) Total estimated contract value (including costs in subparagraphs (b) (2) and (3) of this subsection). (5) Any technical o…
  • DFARS 209.104-1 General standards.
    …f Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), and shall include a proposed national interest determination. The proposed national interest determination, prepared by the requiring activity in coordination with the contracting officer, shall incl…
  • DFARS 241.202 Procedures.
    …tractual treatment of connection and service charges is— (i) No connection charge. (ii) Termination liability. Use when an obligation is necessary to secure the required services. The obligation must be not more than the agreed connection…
  • DFARS 252.227-7038 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business).
    …urnish the Contracting Officer a description of these procedures for evaluation and for determination as to their effectiveness. (6) The Contractor shall, when licensing a subject invention, arrange to— (i) Avoid royalty charges on acquis…
  • DFARS 252.241-7000 Superseding contract.
    …vernment, any remaining credits due to the Government under the connection charge, or any termination liability are transferred to this contract, as follows: Capital Credits (List years and accrued credits by year and separate delivery po…
  • FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers.
    …fer because it includes telecommuting unless the contracting officer executes a written determination in accordance with FAR 7.108(b). (3) If using price and other factors, ensure that quotations or offers can be evaluated in an efficient …
  • FAR 13.302-5 Clauses.
    …rnal contradiction in the clause. For example, do not add an inspection and acceptance or termination for convenience requirement unless the existing requirement is deleted. Also, do not delete a paragraph without providing for an appropria…
  • FAR 17.106-1 General.
    …ct upon award and modify it for successive 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…

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