Closeout

Contract Closeout Procedures

Contract closeout is the process of verifying that all contractual obligations have been met and settling all financial matters. Proper closeout procedures ensure final indirect cost rates are settled and all deliverables are accepted.

Key Topics

Closeout timeframes by contract type
Final indirect cost rate proposals
Quick-closeout procedures
Release of claims and final payment
Record retention requirements
Subcontract closeout
Government property disposition
Closeout documentation checklist

Key References

FAR 4.804
Closeout of Contract Files
FAR 42.708
Quick-Closeout Procedure
FAR 52.216-7(d)
Final Indirect Cost Rates
FAR 4.805
Storage, Handling, and Disposal of Contract Files
DCAA CAM 9-000
Contract Audit Closing
FAR 42.7
Indirect Cost Rates

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