48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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15 sections with “termination for convenience clauses”

  • 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 Formats for termination for convenience settlement agreements.
    The formats to be used for termination for convenience settlement agreements should be substantially as shown in this section (see 49.109). Termination contracting officers (TCO's) may, however, modify the contents of these agreements to co…
  • 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 49.108-2 Prime contractor's rights and obligations.
    (a) Termination for convenience clauses provide that after receipt of a termination notice the prime contractor shall, unless directed otherwise by the TCO, terminate all subcontracts to the extent that they relate to the performance of pri…
  • FAR 49.108-8 Assignment of rights under subcontracts.
    (a) The termination for convenience clauses in 52.249, except the short-form clauses, obligate the prime contractor to assign to the Government, as directed by the TCO, all rights, titles, and interest under any subcontract terminated becau…
  • 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 19.812 Contract administration.
    … to another firm, unless the Administrator of the SBA waives the requirement for contract termination (13 CFR 124.515). The Administrator may waive the termination requirement only if certain conditions exist. Moreover, a waiver of the requ…
  • FAR 49.101 Authorities and responsibilities.
    (a) The termination clauses or other contract clauses authorize contracting officers to terminate contracts for convenience, or for default, and to enter into settlement agreements under this regulation. (b) The contracting officer shall t…
  • FAR 49.401 General.
    (a) Termination for default is generally the exercise of the Government's contractual right to completely or partially terminate a contract because of the contractor's actual or anticipated failure to perform its contractual obligations. (…
  • 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 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 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…
  • FAR 49.000 Scope of part.
    This part establishes policies and procedures relating to the complete or partial termination of contracts for the convenience of the Government or for default. It prescribes contract clauses relating to termination and excusable delay and …
  • FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments.
    …in excess of the contract price of the items. (b) Liquidation. Except as provided in the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause, all progress payments shall be liquidated by deducting from any payment under this contract, oth…
  • FAR 22.807 Exemptions.
    … requirements of this subpart is necessary to the national security. Upon making such a determination, the agency shall notify the Deputy Assistant Secretary in writing within 30 days. (2) Specific contracts. The Deputy Assistant Secretary…

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