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252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout.

Prescription and Applicability

DFARS Prescription, 204.804-70

Use the clause at 252.204-7022, Expediting Contract Closeout, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, when the contracting officer intends to expedite contract closeout through the mutual waiver of entitlement to a residual dollar amount of $1,000 or less determined at the time of contract closeout.

Current Text

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout.

As prescribed in 204.804-70, use the following clause:

Expediting Contract Closeout (MAY 2021)

(a) At the conclusion of all applicable closeout requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation 4.804, the Government and Contractor shall mutually agree on the residual dollar amount remaining on the contract. Both the Government and Contractor agree to waive payment of any residual dollar amount of $1,000 or less to which either party may be entitled at the time of contract closeout.

(b) A residual dollar amount includes all money owed to either party at the end of the contract and as a result of the contract, excluding amounts connected in any way with taxation or a violation of law or regulation.

(c) For purposes of determining residual dollar amounts, offsets (e.g., across multiple contracts or orders) may be considered only to the extent permitted by law.

(End of clause)

[86 FR 27277, May 20, 2021]

Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause

Class Deviation 2026-O0043, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 4)

  • Status: Active
  • Date Issued: 2026-02-17
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Modified by RFO class deviation

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