FAR 49.100 Scope of subpart
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 49.100
- Type
- Section
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
Text
(a) This subpart deals with-
(1) The authority and responsibility of contracting officers to terminate contracts in whole or in part for the convenience of the Government or for default;
(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 to the termination for convenience and settlement of fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts are included in subparts 49.2 and 49.3. Additional principles applicable to the termination of contracts for default are included in subpart 49.4.
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 3 and 49 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR Subpart 49.2 Additional Principles for Fixed-Price Contracts Terminated for Convenience
- FAR Subpart 49.3 Additional Principles for Cost-Reimbursement Contracts Terminated for Convenience
- FAR Subpart 49.4 Termination for Default
Quick answers
What is FAR 49.100?
FAR 49.100 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Scope of subpart".
Are changes to FAR 49.100 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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