FAR 52.216-24 - Limitation of Government Liability

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Prescribed in 16.603-4(b)(2)

Effective Date:1 April 1984
Clause or Provision:Clause
Provision or Clause Number: 52.216-24 - Limitation of Government Liability
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:Utility Services; Fixed Price, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Fixed Price, R&D; Cost Reimbursement, R&D; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, Service; Fixed Price, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Communication Services; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Architect-Engineering; Facilities; Indefinite Delivery; Transportation; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Utility Services; Commercial Items
Applicable:
Optional:
Subject:Letter Contract
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:
Prescription Overview:

Prescription

(a) The contracting officer shall include in each letter contract the clauses required by this regulation for the type of definitive contract contemplated and any additional clauses known to be appropriate for it.

(b) In addition, the contracting officer shall insert the following clauses in solicitations and contracts when a letter contract is contemplated:

(1) The clause at 52.216-23, Execution and Commencement of Work, except that this clause may be omitted from letter contracts awarded on SF 26;

(2) The clause at 52.216-24, Limitation of Government Liability, with dollar amounts completed in a manner consistent with 16.603-2(d); and

Clause Overview:

Clause

(a) In performing this contract, the Contractor is not authorized to make expenditures or incur obligations exceeding ____________________ dollars.


(b) The maximum amount for which the Government shall be liable if this contract is terminated is ___________ dollars.

Important Notes/Requirements:

Letter Contracts Only

As prescribed in 16.603-4(b)(2), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when a letter contract is contemplated:

Subcontract Threshold:
Incorporated by Reference:No
Uniform Contract Format:
Editor:Marshall

Personal notes.

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