CFCM Terminations 2

Question 1

Under FAR 49.402-3, before issuing a termination for default notice, the contracting officer must first issue a:

Accepted Answer

Cure notice or show cause notice

Answer

FAR 49.402-3 requires the CO to issue a cure notice (if time permits) or a show cause notice before terminating for default.

Question 2

A contractor's right to receive partial payment for completed work upon termination for convenience is governed by:

Accepted Answer

FAR 49.201

Answer

FAR 49.201 establishes the settlement principles for termination for convenience, including payment for completed work.

Question 3

Which type of contract is LEAST likely to include a termination for convenience clause?

Accepted Answer

Purchase orders under the simplified acquisition threshold

Answer

Purchase orders under the simplified acquisition threshold are generally not required to include the termination for convenience clause.

Question 4

When a contractor fails to submit a termination settlement proposal within the time specified in FAR 49.206-1, the contracting officer may:

Accepted Answer

Unilaterally determine the settlement amount

Answer

FAR 49.206-1 allows the CO to determine the amount due unilaterally if the contractor fails to submit a timely proposal.

Question 5

A contractor appealing a termination for default has the burden of proving which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The default was excusable

Answer

In a default termination appeal, the contractor bears the burden of proving that the failure to perform was excusable under FAR 49.402-8.

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