Supporting closeout documents.

(a) When applicable and prior to contract closeout, the contracting officer shall obtain the listed DOT and Department of Defense (DOD) forms ( see paragraphs (a)(1) through (4) of this section) from the contractor to facilitate contract closeout. See part 1253 for links to forms. (1) Form DOT F 4220.4, Contractor's Release, see FAR 52.216-7; (2) Form DOT F 4220.45, Contractor's Assignment of Refunds, Rebates, Credits and Other Amounts, see FAR 52.216-7; (3) Form DOT F 4220.46, Cumulative Claim and Reconciliation Statement, see FAR 4.804-5(a)(13); and (4) Department of Defense (DD) Form 882, Report of Inventions and Subcontracts, see FAR 52.227-14. (b) The forms listed in paragraph (a) of this section are used primarily for the closeout of cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, and labor-hour contracts. However, the forms may also be used for closeout of other contract types or when necessary to protect the Government's interest.