Current through October 31, 2024
Section 32.502-2 - Contract finance office clearanceThe contracting officer shall obtain the approval of the contract finance office or other offices designated under agency procedures before taking any of the following actions:
(a) Providing a progress payment rate higher than the customary rate (see 32.501-1).(b) Deviating from the progress payments terms prescribed in this part.(c) Providing progress payments to a contractor- (1) Whose financial condition is in doubt;(2) Who has had an advance payment request or loan guarantee denied for financial reasons (or approved but withdrawn or lapsed) within the previous 12 months; or(3) Who is named in the consolidated list of contractors indebted to the United States (known commonly as the Hold-up List).