Government Contracts
Default + Convenience Terminations
In government contracting there are two types of terminations. One is usually unwanted but understandable when working with the government (convenience) and the other is never wanted and can have devastating effects (default/cause). If organizations are worried about a termination whether for convenience or default/cause, Fluet attorneys can help navigate the process.
When the government terminates a contract, it must go through many steps and compliance is key to ensuring clients recover the costs they may be entitled to. For default/cause terminations, if it is possible to cure deficiencies and perform the contract, Fluet’s Government Contracts team can guide clients through the daunting procedure and liaison with the contracting officer.
Our clients benefit from Fluet’s past experience including:
- Converting termination for defaults into terminations for convenience.
- Responding to show cause and cure notices.
- Negotiating with contracting officers for setting realistic timelines to achieve performance.
- Negotiating termination settlements to recover the contractor’s entitlements.
- Creating guidelines and procedures for contractors when the government begins termination proceedings, including closing out vendor and subcontract relationships.
