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Show Cause

Notice requiring contractor to explain why contract shouldn't be terminated.

Definition

Show Cause Notice requiring contractor to explain why contract shouldn't be terminated.

Definition

A show cause notice requires the contractor to explain why the contract should not be terminated for default. It's a more serious warning than a cure notice, typically issued when the contractor hasn't responded to a cure notice or when problems are severe.

Related Terms

  • Cure Notice

    Government notice giving contractor time to fix performance problems.

  • Termination for Default

    Government ending contract due to contractor failure.

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