# 48 CFR § 1452.204-70: 1452.204-70 Release of Claims

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## Section

- **Citation:** 48 CFR § 1452.204-70
- **Heading:** 1452.204-70 Release of Claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System > CHAPTER 14—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER G—CONTRACT MANAGEMENT > PART 1452—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES > Subpart 1452.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

## 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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