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38 sections with “termination for default notice”

  • 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 49.102 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 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 49.601 Notice of termination for convenience.
    (See 49.402-3(g) for notice of termination for default.)
  • 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 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 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 49.402-8 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…
  • 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 49.101 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 52.212-4 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 52.233-3 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 52.241-9 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…
  • 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 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 49.100 Scope of subpart.
    … (2) Duties of the contractor and the contracting officer after issuance of the notice of termination; (3) General procedures for the settlement of terminated contracts; and (4) Settlement agreements. (b) Additional principles applicable…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …)(2) and the Contracting Officer did not attach a Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination to the solicitation, the offeror shall notify the Contracting Officer as soon as possible; and (ii) The Contracting Officer may not make …
  • DFARS 252.216-7001 Economic Price Adjustment-Nonstandard Steel Items.
    … note 6). (g)(1) In the event any item of this contract is subject to a total or partial termination for convenience, the month in which the Contractor receives notice of the termination, if prior to the month in which delivery is required…
  • FAR 49.402-6 Repurchase against contractor's account.
    (a) When the supplies or services are still required after termination, the contracting officer shall repurchase the same or similar supplies or services against the contractor's account as soon as practicable. The contracting officer shall…
  • FAR 52.209-3 First Article Approval—Contractor Testing.
    …e costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. (h) The Government may waive the requirement for first a…
  • FAR 52.209-4 First Article Approval—Government Testing.
    …e costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. (i) The Government may waive the requirement for first a…
  • FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706.
    …ct result of the violation; and (3) Liquidated damages. (f) Payment suspension/contract termination/contractor debarment. (1) In the event of a failure to comply with E.O. 13706, 29 CFR part 13, or this clause, the contracting agency may,…
  • FAR 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace.
    …lace: (i) Taking appropriate personnel action against such employee, up to and including termination; or (ii) Require such employee to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purpo…
  • FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price.
    …t. Alternate II (JUL 1985). If a fixed-ceiling-price contract with retroactive price redetermination is contemplated, substitute paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) below for paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of the basic clause: (g) The Contractor s…
  • FAR 32.607-2 Deferment of collection.
    … at 32.409 and 32.501-5 may be used as a guide. (h) If a contractor appeal of the debt determination is pending, the deferment agreement shall also include a requirement that the contractor shall— (1) Diligently prosecute the appeal; and …
  • FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters.
    …r this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a determination of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by …
  • FAR 52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment—Labor and Material.
    …from the adjustment. The Contractor shall continue performance pending agreement on, or determination of, any adjustment and its effective date. (c) Any price adjustment under this clause is subject to the following limitations: (1) Any a…
  • DFARS 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property.
    …icer; (2) Credited to the Government as part of the settlement agreement pursuant to the termination of the contract; (3) Credited to the price or cost of the contract; or (4) Applied as otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. (E…

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