Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.871.106 Lien waivers

(a) In a contract for $2,500 or more, the contracting officer must include the following requirements:

(b) The contracting officer must not pay the contractor unless the release or waiver accompanies the contractor's invoice.

(c) Before any authorized partial payment, the contractor must execute a release or waiver.

(d) Due to the variations of local law, no standard release or waiver is prescribed. Each release or waiver must be prepared in accordance with local law and must be in form acceptable to the District Counsel.