2308. STOP WORK ORDERS

2308 STOP WORK ORDERS 2308.1 A contracting officer may issue a stop-work order, when appropriate, if work stoppage is required to protect the best interests of the District in circumstances such as advancement in the state-of-the-art production, engineering breakthroughs, or realignment of programs. 2308.2 A contracting officer may issue a stop-work order only if it is advisable to suspend work pending the contracting officer's decision regarding continuation of the work and a contract modification providing for the suspension is not feasible. 2308.3 A contracting officer shall not use a stop-work order in place of a termination notice after a decision to terminate has been made. 2308.4 Each stop-work order shall include the following: (a) A description of the work to be stopped; (b) Instructions concerning the contractor's issuance of further orders for materials or services; (c) Guidance to the contractor on action to be taken on any subcontracts; and (d) Any applicable suggestions to the contractor for minimizing costs. 2308.5 Promptly after issuing the stop-work order, the contracting officer shall discuss the stop-work order with the contractor and may, if necessary, modify the order based on the discussion. 2308.6 As soon as feasible after a stop-work order is issued, but before its expiration, the contracting officer shall take appropriate action to do one (1) of the following: (a) Terminate the contract; (b) Cancel the stop-work order; or (c) If necessary, extend the period of the stop-work order. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1552 (February 26, 1988).