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79 sections with “termination for default”: the first 40

  • FAR 49.402-4 Procedure in lieu of termination for default.
    …wing courses of action, among others, are available to the contracting officer in lieu of termination for default when in the Government's interest: (a) Permit the contractor, the surety, or the guarantor, to continue performance of the co…
  • FAR 22.1023 Termination for default.
    …ntract clauses related to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute may be grounds for termination for default (see paragraph (k) of the clause at 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards).
  • FAR 49.402-2 Effect of termination for default.
    (a) Under a termination for default, the Government is not liable for the contractor's costs on undelivered work and is entitled to the repayment of advance and progress payments, if any, applicable to that work. The Government may elect, u…
  • DFARS 252.237-7007 Termination for default.
    As prescribed in 237.7003(a) and (a)(5), use the following clause: Termination for Default (DEC 1991) (a) This clause supplements and is in addition to the Default clause of this contract. (b) The Contracting Officer may terminate this c…
  • FAR 49.403 Termination of cost-reimbursement contracts for default.
    …) The right to terminate a cost-reimbursement contract for default is provided for in the Termination for Default or for Convenience of the Government clause at 52.249-6. A 10-day notice to the contractor before termination for default is r…
  • FAR 49.402-3 Procedure for default.
    (a) When a default termination is being considered, the Government shall decide which type of termination action to take (i.e., default, convenience, or no-cost cancellation) only after review by contracting and technical personnel, and by …
  • FAR 49.503 Termination for convenience of the Government and default.
    (a) Cost-reimbursement contracts—(1) General use. Insert the clause at 52.249-6, Termination (Cost-Reimbursement), in solicitations and contracts when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated, except contracts for research and developm…
  • FAR 52.249-6 Termination (Cost-Reimbursement).
    As prescribed in 49.503(a)(1), insert the 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 Contrac…
  • FAR 49.402 Termination of fixed-price contracts for default.
  • FAR 49.504 Termination of fixed-price contracts for default.
    (a)(1) Supplies and services. The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.249-8, Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service), in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price contract is contemplated and the contract amount is expec…
  • FAR 49.601 Notice of termination for convenience.
    (See 49.402-3(g) for notice of termination for default.)
  • FAR 9.104-6 Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System.
    …ree years (see 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror). (b)(1) When making a responsibility determination, the contracting officer shall consider all the information available through FAPIIS with regard to the offeror and any immediate owner, p…
  • 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 22.2109 Enforcement of Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements.
    …all be transferred into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts. (3) Termination. Contracting officers may consider the failure of a contractor to comply with the requirements of E.O. 13706 or 29 CFR part 13 as grounds …
  • FAR 49.102 Notice of termination.
    …enience 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 providing confirmation of receipt by the contractor. When the notice is m…
  • 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 42.1503 Procedures.
    … report in accordance with contract terms and conditions, defective cost or pricing data, terminations, suspension and debarments, and failure to comply with limitations on subcontracting). (3) Evaluation factors may include subfactors. (…
  • FAR 43.101 Definitions.
    …upon by the contracting parties. (3) For a modification issued as a confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date of the initial …
  • 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 49.402-8 Reporting information.
    …icer, in accordance with agency procedures, shall ensure that information relating to the termination for default notice and a subsequent withdrawal or a conversion to a termination for convenience is reported in accordance with 42.1503(h).
  • DFARS 252.217-7009 Default.
    …lude the effect of changes in the plans and specifications made subsequent to the date of termination) exceeds the price fixed for work under the job order (after adjusting such price on account of changes in the plans and specifications ma…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …without prejudice to its rights under any other provision of this contract, including the Termination for Default clause. (2) The Contractor shall identify all personnel who occupy a position designated as mission essential and ensure the …
  • 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 25.206 Noncompliance.
    …zation, take appropriate action, including one or more of the following: (1) Process a determination concerning the inapplicability of the Buy American statute in accordance with 25.205. (2) Consider requiring the removal and replacement …
  • FAR 25.607 Noncompliance.
    …zation, take appropriate action, including one or more of the following: (1) Process a determination concerning the inapplicability of section 1605 of the Recovery Act or the Buy American statute in accordance with 25.606. (2) Consider re…
  • FAR 26.505 Suspension of payments, termination of contract, and debarment and suspension actions.
    …s, pursuant to subpart 9.4. (d) The specific causes for suspension of contract payments, termination of a contract for default, or suspension and debarment are— (1) The contractor has failed to comply with the requirements of the clause a…
  • 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 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 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards.
    …mined by the Secretary of Labor, or authorized representative, as specified in any wage determination attached to this contract. (2)(i) If a wage determination is attached to this contract, the Contractor shall classify any class of servic…
  • 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 52.233-3 Protest After Award.
    …ard (AUG 1996) (a) Upon receipt of a notice of protest (as defined in FAR 33.101) or a determination that a protest is likely (see FAR 33.102(d)), the Contracting Officer may, by written order to the Contractor, direct the Contractor to st…
  • FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts.
    …th the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time …
  • 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…
  • FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service).
    …gainst loss because of outstanding liens or claims of former lien holders. (g) If, after termination, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, or that the default was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties sha…
  • FAR 52.249-9 Default (Fixed-Price Research and Development).
    …ment against loss from outstanding liens or claims of former lien holders. (g) If, after termination, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, or that the default was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties sha…
  • FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction).
    …onclusive on the parties, but subject to appeal under the Disputes clause. (c) If, after termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights…
  • DFARS 209.105-1 Obtaining information.
    …stem (CPARS), available at https://www.cpars.gov/. (ii) Information relating to contract terminations for cause and for default is also available through the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) module of C…
  • DFARS 252.232-7007 Limitation of Government's obligation.
    …which the total amount payable by the Government, including reimbursement in the event of termination of those item(s) for the Government's convenience, approximates the total amount currently allotted to the contract. The Contractor is not…
  • FAR 25.302-5 Remedies.
    …nt's discretion without prejudice to its rights under any other contract provision, e.g., termination for default; (2) The contracting officer shall include the contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of this section in approp…

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