Closeout Timeline

Quick Closeout: Contracts under $1M should be closed within 6 months of completion
Action Timeline Responsibility
Submit final deliverables At completion Contractor
Submit final invoice 120 days Contractor
Property disposition 120 days Both
Patent/data rights 90 days Contractor
Release of claims Upon payment Both

Closeout Checklist

Administrative

  • All deliverables accepted
  • Final invoice submitted
  • Subcontracts closed
  • Property transferred
  • Records archived

Financial

  • Final voucher certified
  • Indirect rate settlement
  • Funds deobligated
  • Final audit complete
  • Final payment received