FAR 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form)
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.249-4
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 49.502(c)
- 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 clause.
Text
As prescribed in 49.502(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for services, regardless of value, when a fixed-price contract is contemplated and the Contracting Officer determines that because of the kind of services required, the successful offeror will not incur substantial charges in preparation for and in carrying out the contract, and would, if terminated for the convenience of the Government, limit termination settlement charges to services rendered before the date of termination:
Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) (Apr 1984)
The Contracting Officer, by written notice, may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, when it is in the Government’s interest. If this contract is terminated, the Government shall be liable only for payment under the payment provisions of this contract for services rendered before the effective date of termination.
(End of clause)
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 |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.249-4?
FAR 52.249-4 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form)".
What is the current version of FAR 52.249-4?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.249-4 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 49.502(c), Termination for convenience of the Government.
Are changes to FAR 52.249-4 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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