217.7404-3 Definitization schedule.

(a)  UCAs shall contain definitization schedules that provide for definitization by the earlier of-

(1)  The date that is 180 days after issuance of the action (this date may be extended but may not exceed the date that is 180 days after the contractor submits a qualifying proposal); or

(2)  The date on which the amount of funds obligated under the contract action is equal to more than 50 percent of the not-to-exceed price.

(b)  Submission of a qualifying proposal in accordance with the definitization schedule is a material element of the contract. If the contractor does not submit a timely qualifying proposal, the contacting officer may suspend or reduce progress payments under FAR 32.503-6, or take other appropriate action.