Clause

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction).

(a) If the Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the work or any separable part, with the diligence that will insure its completion within the time specified in this contract including any extension, or fails to complete the work within this time, the Government may, by written notice to the Contractor, terminate the right to proceed with the work (or the separable part of the work) that has been delayed. In this event, the Government may take over the work and complete it by contract or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any materials, appliances, and plant on the work site nece

Type: Clause (C)
Prescribed in: 49.504(c)(1)
Effective: Apr 1984
Primary source: eCFR 48 CFR 52.249-10 · acquisition.gov

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Applicability in the matrix

Contract types for 52.249-10 as published in the Smart Matrix
IBR	Yes Incorporated by reference
UCF	I
FP CON	A As prescribed
SAP	O Optional

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