The following courses of action, among others, are available to the contracting officer in lieu of termination for default when in the Government's interest:
- (a) Permit the contractor, the surety, or the guarantor, to continue performance of the contract under a revised delivery schedule.
- (b) Permit the contractor to continue performance of the contract by means of a subcontract or other business arrangement with an acceptable third party, provided the rights of the Government are adequately preserved.
- (c) If the requirement for the supplies and services in the contract no longer exists, and the contractor is not liable to the Government for damages as provided in 49.402-7, execute a no-cost termination settlement agreement using the formats in 49.603-6 and 49.603-7 as a guide.