Under termination for convenience, what is the required action by the Contractor?

Under termination for convenience, the required action by the Contractor is to cease all ongoing work. This provision allows the contracting officer to terminate the contract without cause, meaning that the Contractor must stop all activities related to the contract as directed. This is important because it enables the government or contracting entity to end the contractual relationship without having to provide justification or specific reasons for the termination.

Ceasing all ongoing work is essential to prevent any further costs or obligations incurred under the contract after the termination notice. It also protects both parties by allowing for an orderly wrap-up of the work that was being performed. The Contractor may still be entitled to payment for work completed up to that point and any allowable termination costs, but stopping the work immediately is the primary action that must be taken.

The other options, such as submitting a final report, requesting a new contract, or transferring project ownership, may be relevant in certain contractual situations but are not requisite actions under the termination for convenience clause.