FAR 49.402-5 Memorandum by the contracting officer
Subsection Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 49.402-5
- Type
- Subsection
- 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 subsection.
Text
When a contract is terminated for default or a procedure authorized by 49.402-4 is followed, the contracting officer shall prepare a memorandum for the contract file explaining the reasons for the action taken.
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 49.402-4 Procedure in lieu of termination for default
Quick answers
What is FAR 49.402-5?
FAR 49.402-5 is a subsection of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Memorandum by the contracting officer".
Are changes to FAR 49.402-5 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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