# 48 C.F.R. § 1452.204-70 (2026): Release of Claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1452_S1452_204_70

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 1452.204-70 (2026)
- **Heading:** Release of Claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 14: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 1452: SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES / Subpart 1452.2: Subpart 1452.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses / § 1452.204-70: Release of Claims.

## Text

As prescribed in 1404.804-70, insert the following clause:
Release of Claims—Department of the Interior (JUL 1996)
After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI-137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release.
(End of clause)

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