GroundRules
48 CFR 970.5232-1: 970.5232-1 Reduction or suspension of advance, partial, or progress payments upon finding of substantial evidence of fraud.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- CHAPTER 9—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
- SUBCHAPTER I—AGENCY SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
- PART 970—DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS
- Subpart 970.52—Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses for Management and Operating Contracts
As prescribed in 970.3200-11, insert the following clause:
Reduction or Suspension of Advance, Partial, or Progress Payments (DEC 2000)
(a) The Contracting Officer may reduce or suspend further advance, partial, or progress payments to the Contractor upon a written determination by the Senior Procurement Executive that substantial evidence exists that the Contractor's request for advance, partial, or progress payment is based on fraud.
(b) The Contractor shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to respond in writing.
(End of clause)
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