FAR 49.601-1 Electronic notice
Subsection Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 49.601-1
- Type
- Subsection
- Last amended
- 81 FR 83097 Effective Dec 19, 2016
- 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
The contracting officer may provide expedited notice of termination by electronic means that includes a requirement for the contractor to confirm receipt. If the contractor does not confirm receipt promptly, the contracting officer shall resend the notice electronically, and expedite the letter notice described in 49.601-2. If confirmation of the electronic notice is received, and the electronic notice includes all content in 49.601-2, the contracting officer need not send the letter notice described in 49.601-2.
(a) Complete termination: The following electronic notice is suggested for use if a supply contract is being completely terminated for convenience. If appropriately modified, the notice may be used for other than supply contracts.
Date ____________
XYZ Corporation New York, NY 12345
Contract No. ___________________ is completely terminated under clause ___________, effective __________________ [insert "immediately, (today’s date)" or "on _________, 20," or "as soon as you have delivered, including prior deliveries, the following items:" (list)]. Immediately stop all work, terminate subcontracts, and place no further orders except to the extent [insert if applicable "necessary to complete items not terminated or"] that you or a subcontractor wish to retain and continue for your own account any work-in-process or other materials. Provide by electronic means similar instructions to all subcontractors and suppliers. Detailed instructions follow.
(Contracting Officer)
(b) *Partial termination:*The following electronic notice is suggested for use if a supply contract is being partially terminated for convenience. If appropriately modified, the notice may be used for other than supply contracts.
Date ____________
XYZ Corporation New York, NY 12345
Contract No.______________ is partially terminated under clause ___________, effective ____________ [insert "immediately, (today’s date)" or "on ____, 20"]. Reduce items to be delivered as follows: [insert instructions]. Immediately stop all work, terminate subcontracts, and place no further orders except as necessary to perform the portion not terminated or that you or a subcontractor wish to retain and continue for your account any work-in-process or other materials. Provide by electronic means similar instructions to all subcontractors and suppliers. Detailed instructions follow.
(Contracting Officer)
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Removal of Regulations Relating to Telegraphic Communication |
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 49.601-2 Letter notice
Quick answers
What is FAR 49.601-1?
FAR 49.601-1 is a subsection of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Electronic notice".
When was FAR 49.601-1 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Removal of Regulations Relating to Telegraphic Communication" (81 FR 83097), published Nov 18, 2016 and effective Dec 19, 2016.
Are changes to FAR 49.601-1 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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