As authorized in the prefaces of clauses FAR 52.243–1, Changes—Fixed Price; FAR 52.243–2, Changes—Cost Reimbursement; and FAR 52.243–4, Changes; and in the prescription at 43.205(c) for FAR 52.243–3, Changes—Time-and-Material or Labor-Hours, the period within which a contractor must assert its right to an equitable adjustment may be varied not to exceed 60 calendar days.

The contracting officer may insert a clause substantially as stated at 1852.243–72, Equitable Adjustments, in solicitations and contracts for—

(a) Dismantling, demolishing, or removing improvements; or

(b) Construction, when the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and a fixed-price contract is contemplated.