B. Timing

Comment: Another respondent expressed concern with waiting until the closeout period instead of taking care of the PIV cards at contract completion.

Response: The FAR rule does not authorize waiting until the closeout period, but instead requires the contractor to take action as its employees leave, and again at contract completion. If the contractor fails to take action as its employees leave or at contract completion and the contracting officer does not follow up, then the contracting officer must reconcile the matter at contract closeout.