(a) The contracting officer shall insert the clause in 3452.242-72, Withholding of Contract Payments, in all solicitations and contracts other than purchase orders.
(b) ED may withhold contract payments if any report required to be submitted by the contractor is overdue, or if the contractor fails to perform or deliver work or services as required by the contract.
(c) The contracting officer shall notify the contractor in writing that payments are being withheld in accordance with the clause.
