PART 5343
Contract Modifications
[Revised November 7, 2012]
5343.102-90 Contract Scope Considerations
Contracting officers must assess scope when modifying contracts. Proposed modifications generally constitute new work when, a) an individual modification or the cumulative effect from previous modifications result in changes that were not fairly and reasonably within the contemplation of the parties when the contract was awarded; or b) when proposed changes are not within the terms of the original contract award. New work requires competition unless one of the seven exceptions to competition found in FAR 6.302 applies.
SUBPART 5343.2 — CHANGE ORDERS
5343.204-70-1(b) Definitization of Change Orders
See AFFARS MP5343.204-70 for notification requirements.
5343.204-70-3 Definitization schedule.
Contracting officers must document the contract file with the justification for the delay and revised definitization milestone schedule.
5343.204-70-7 Plans and reports.
See AFFARS MP5343.204-70 for reporting requirements.
The contracting officer is authorized to change the period in which the contractor may assert claims under the changes clauses when permitted by the FAR.