# 48 C.F.R. § 1.603-4 (2026): Termination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_603_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 1.603-4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Termination
- **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 1: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION / Part 1: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM / Subpart 1.6: Subpart 1.6—Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities / § 1.603-4: Termination.

## Text

Termination of a contracting officer appointment will be by letter, unless the Certificate of Appointment contains other provisions for automatic termination. Terminations may be for reasons such as reassignment, termination of employment, or unsatisfactory performance. No termination shall operate retroactively.

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 1.601 (2026) General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_601.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.602-1 (2026) Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_602_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.602-2 (2026) Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_602_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.602-3 (2026) Ratification of unauthorized commitments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_602_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.603-1 (2026) General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_603_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.603-2 (2026) Selection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_603_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.603-3 (2026) Appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_603_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.603-4 (2026) Termination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_603_4.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 1.604 (2026) Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P1_S1_604.md)

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