T Smith

here is the full text, as well as the text from the model contract as included in the solicitation: (U) The Offeror shall provide all details related to their Special Termination Liability (STL). The details must include monthly projected termination liability, independently for each Minimum Capability and Package, proposed over the PoP and based on their unique technical approach. This information shall match the STL variable in the model contract, NAM 52.249-001. N52.249-001 Special Termination Costs (JAN 2006) (a) Special termination costs, as used in this clause, means only costs in the following categories as defined in FAR Part 31: (1) Severance pay, as provided in FAR 31.205-6(g); (2) Reasonable costs continuing after termination, as provided in FAR 31.205-42(b); (3) Settlement of expenses, as provided in FAR 31.205-42(g); (4) Costs of return of field service personnel from sites, as provided in FAR 31.205-35 and FAR 31.205-46(c); (5) Loss of useful value of special tooling, and special equipment and machinery, as provided in FAR 31.205-42 (d). (6) Costs incurred for rental under unexpired leases as provided in FAR 31.205-42(e); and (7) Costs in paragraphs (a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6) of this clause to which subcontractors may be entitled in the event of termination. (b) Notwithstanding the Limitation of Cost, Limitation of Funds, or Limitation of Government Obligation clause of this contract, the contractor shall not include in its estimate of costs incurred or to be incurred, any amount for special termination costs to which the contractor may be entitled in the event this contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. (c) The contractor agrees to perform this contract in such a manner that the contractor's claim for special termination costs will not exceed the value of the contract. this will be updated upon award. or the amount reported on the most recent Contract Funds Status Report, whichever is lower. The Government shall have no obligation to pay the contractor any amount for the special termination costs in excess of this amount. This amount is subject to re-negotiation and adjustment at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. (d) In the event of termination for the convenience of the Government, this clause shall not be construed as affecting the allowability of special termination costs in any manner other than limiting the maximum amount of the costs payable by the Government. (e) This clause shall remain in full force and effect until this contract is fully funded.

Vern Here is the provision out of the model contract contained within the solicitation: N52.249-001 Special Termination Costs (JAN 2006) (a) Special termination costs, as used in this clause, means only costs in the following categories as defined in FAR Part 31: (1) Severance pay, as provided in FAR 31.205-6(g); (2) Reasonable costs continuing after termination, as provided in FAR 31.205-42(b); (3) Settlement of expenses, as provided in FAR 31.205-42(g); (4) Costs of return of field service personnel from sites, as provided in FAR 31.205-35 and FAR 31.205-46(c); (5) Loss of useful value of special tooling, and special equipment and machinery, as provided in FAR 31.205-42 (d). (6) Costs incurred for rental under unexpired leases as provided in FAR 31.205-42(e); and (7) Costs in paragraphs (a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6) of this clause to which subcontractors may be entitled in the event of termination. (b) Notwithstanding the Limitation of Cost, Limitation of Funds, or Limitation of Government Obligation clause of this contract, the contractor shall not include in its estimate of costs incurred or to be incurred, any amount for special termination costs to which the contractor may be entitled in the event this contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. (c) The contractor agrees to perform this contract in such a manner that the contractor's claim for special termination costs will not exceed the value of the contract. this will be updated upon award. or the amount reported on the most recent Contract Funds Status Report, whichever is lower. The Government shall have no obligation to pay the contractor any amount for the special termination costs in excess of this amount. This amount is subject to re-negotiation and adjustment at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. (d) In the event of termination for the convenience of the Government, this clause shall not be construed as affecting the allowability of special termination costs in any manner other than limiting the maximum amount of the costs payable by the Government. (e) This clause shall remain in full force and effect until this contract is fully funded.

I am working a proposal response to a solicitation and there is a requirement for Special Termination Liability - U) The Offeror shall provide all details related to their Special Termination Liability (STL). The details must include monthly projected termination liability, independently for each Minimum Capability and Package, proposed over the PoP and based on their unique technical approach. This is a first for me, has anyone else run across this requirement and if so how did you reply?