Section 27-3231. DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OF CONTRACT DEBT

 

3231.1The contracting officer shall make a demand for payment as soon as the amount of contract debt due has been computed.

 

3231.2If the debt arises from excess costs for a default determination under chapter 37 of this title, the contracting officer shall make the demand without delay.

 

3231.3The demand shall include the following:

 

(a)A description of the debt, including the debt amount;

 

(b)If applicable, notification that any amount not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of the demand, or from any earlier date specified in the contract, shall bear interest at the rate set forth in §3236;

 

(c)A notification that the contractor may submit a proposal for deferment of collection if immediate payment is not practical or if the amount is disputed; and

 

(d)Identification of the contracting officer or other official designated for determining the amount of the debt and for its collection.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1638 (February 26, 1988).