Termination for Convenience FAR
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Important Note: Attorney and Consultant costs associated with preparing and submitting a Termination for Convenience (TFC) settlement proposal to the Government are an ALLOWABLE expense as part of the TFC settlement. There is NO EXCUSE for not hiring experienced professionals to assist you with this process. See FAR 31.205-42(g).
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What is Government Termination for Convenience? – 9 FAR Part 49 Rules You Must Know:
FAR Part 49 establishes policies and procedures relating to the complete or partial Termination for Convenience of the Government (TFC) of U.S. Federal Government Contracts. FAR Part 49 also makes provision for Termination for Default (TFD) of Federal contracts due to the default of the contractor. All terminations of Federal contracts that are not explicitly denoted as for default are considered to be terminated for convenience.
The Government’s right to effect a TFC is based on standard FAR clauses incorporated by reference into the contract. The text of these clauses closely tracks the substantive principles and procedures for Termination for Convenience described in FAR Part 49.
Per FAR 49.104, after receipt of the notice of termination, the Contractor shall comply with the notice and the termination clause of the contract, except as otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). The notice and clause applicable to convenience terminations generally require that the contractor:
(a) Stop work immediately on the terminated portion of the contract and stop placing subcontracts thereunder;
(b) Terminate all subcontracts related to the terminated portion of the prime contract;
(c) Immediately advise the TCO of any special circumstances precluding the stoppage of work;
(d) Perform the continued portion of the contract and submit promptly any request for an equitable adjustment of price for the continued portion, supported by evidence of any increase in the cost, if the termination is partial;
(e) Take necessary or directed action to protect and preserve property in the contractor’s possession in which the Government has or may acquire an interest and, as directed by the CO, deliver the property to the Government;
(f) Promptly notify the CO in writing of any legal proceedings growing out of any subcontract or other commitment related to the terminated portion of the contract;
(g) Settle outstanding liabilities and proposals arising out of termination of subcontracts, obtaining any approvals or ratifications required by the CO;
(h) Promptly submit the contractor’s own settlement proposal, supported by appropriate schedules; and
(i) Dispose of termination inventory, as directed or authorized by the CO.
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As is evident from above, the “to do” list for a Contractor who has received a Termination for Convenience Notice is lengthy and can easily get quite complicated to implement. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you retain the services of a qualified Government Contracts Lawyer (supported by acquisition consultants) to assist you to implement the Termination Notice and to prepare and submit a Termination for Convenience settlement proposal.
Attorney and Consultant costs associated with preparing and submitting a Termination for Convenience (TFC) settlement proposal to the Government are an ALLOWABLE expense as part of the TFC settlement. There is NO EXCUSE for not hiring experienced professionals to assist you with this process. See FAR 31.205-33.
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FAR 52.212-4 Termination for Convenience:
Note: Termination policies for contracts for FAR 52.212-4 acquisition of commercial items are covered separately in FAR 12.403, and the concepts and settlements involved in such terminations are somewhat different from the Part 49 concepts described above.
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Helpful Links to Termination for Convenience FAR Resources:
* Should You Hire a Government Contracts Attorney (Lawyer)?
When it is Time to Hire a Government Contracts Lawyer
* Cure Notice vs Letter of Concern vs Show Cause Notice – What should you do?
Guidance on Cure and Show Cause Notices
* What should You do if You Receive a Termination for Default?
What to do if You Receive a Termination for Default
* What should You do if You Receive a Termination for Cause?
What to do if You Receive a Termination for Cause
* Have You Been Accused of Government Procurement Fraud?
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