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Subpart 42.9 - Bankruptcy
42.900 Scope of subpart.
This subpart prescribes policies and procedures regarding actions to be taken when a contractor enters into proceedings relating to bankruptcy. It establishes a requirement for the contractor to notify the contracting officer upon filing a petition for bankruptcy. It further establishes minimum requirements for agencies to follow in the event of a contractor bankruptcy.
42.901 General.
The contract administration office shall take prompt action to determine the potential impact of a contractor bankruptcy on the Government in order to protect the interests of the Government.
42.902 Procedures.
(a) When notified of bankruptcy proceedings, agencies shall, as a minimum-
(1) Furnish the notice of bankruptcy to legal counsel and other appropriate agency offices (e.g., contracting, financial, property) and affected buying activities;
(2) Determine the amount of the Government’s potential claim against the contractor (in assessing this impact, identify and review any contracts that have not been closed out, including those physically completed or terminated);
(3) Take actions necessary to protect the Government’s financial interests and safeguard Government property; and
(4) Furnish pertinent contract information to the legal counsel representing the Government.
(b) The contracting officer shall consult with legal counsel, whenever possible, prior to taking any action regarding the contractor’s bankruptcy proceedings.
42.903 Solicitation provision and contract clause.
The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.242-13, Bankruptcy, in all solicitations and contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
