# PGI 204.804-3 Closeout of paying office contract files.

(1) Automated contract closeout. As permitted by FAR 4.804-5(a), automated contract closeout allows a system to initiate and execute the closeout action. The contract qualifies for the automated closeout process if the contract—

(i) Is firm-fixed priced;

(ii) Does not exceed a total contract value of $500,000 (inclusive of exercised options); and

(iii) Does not contain any of the following provisions requiring administrative action at closeout:

(A) FAR 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages—Supplies, Services, or Research and Development.

(B) FAR 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment.

(C) FAR 52.227-9 Refund of Royalties.

(D) FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.

(E) FAR 52.227-13 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Government.

(F) FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments.

(G) FAR 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items.

(H) FAR 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Items.

(I) FAR 52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments.

(J) FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.

(K) FAR 52.248-1 Value Engineering.

(2) Components may apply additional conditions not listed above, as necessary to ensure all contract requirements have been completed prior to closeout.