48 CFR 8.406-5
8.406-5 Termination for the Government's convenience.
United States · 48 CFR — Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Status: effective
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(a) An ordering activity contracting officer may terminate individual orders for the Government's convenience. Terminations for the Government's convenience shall comply with FAR 12.403.
(b) Before terminating orders for the Government's convenience, the ordering activity contracting officer shall endeavor to enter into a “no cost” settlement agreement with the contractor.
(c) Only the schedule contracting officer may modify the schedule contract to terminate any, or all, supplies or services covered by the schedule contract for the Government's convenience.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.