48 C.F.R. §§ 970.5232-1

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 970.5232-1 - Reduction or suspension of advance, partial, or progress payments upon finding of substantial evidence of fraud

As prescribed in 970.3200-1-1, 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)

48 C.F.R. §§970.5232-1

65 FR 81009 , Dec. 22, 2000, as amended at 74 FR 36375 , 36378, 36380, July 22, 2009