1529 Modifications

Question 1

What are the two types of Modifications?

Answer 1

Unilateral and Bilateral

Question 2

What is a bilateral modification?

Answer 2

• Requires the signature of the Contracting Officer and the contractor
• Bilateral modifications are used to –
(1) Make negotiated equitable adjustments resulting from the issuance of a change order;
(2) Definitize letter contracts; and
(3) Reflect other agreements of the parties modifying the terms of contracts.(Supplemental Agreements)

Question 3

What is a unilateral modification?

Answer 3

• Only contracting officer’s signature needed
• Examples include:
– Change order issued per the “Changes” clause (within scope of contract)
– Administrative changes such as paying office change, fund cite change, etc.
– Termination Notices
– Mods issued pursuant to other contract clauses
• Example – Options , Suspension of work

Question 4

What is a change order?

Answer 4

•	Written order signed by PCO, directing the contractor to make a change without prior agreement
•	Authorized by the “Changes Clause”
•	Limitations to Changes
–	Place of delivery
–	Change in packaging
–	Change to design or specifications

Question 5

Must contractors continue to execute the contract after a change order?

Answer 5

Yes, the contractor must continue performance, as changed

Question 6

Before a KO executes a modification they must first determine if the change is in________?

Answer 6

Scope

Question 7

What is a constructive change?

Answer 7

Oral or written act or failure to act by Government official (in a position of authority) construed by contractor as having same effect as a written change order. Changes to contract that aren’t made officially in writing.

Question 8

A change to a contract is called an amendment True or False

Answer 8

False

Question 9

An “in-scope” modifications will not ___________ or __________

Answer 9

– Place an undue burden on the contractor

– Does not disrupt the competitive aspect

Question 10

We _______ solicitations and __________ contracts when we make changes.

Answer 10

Amend, modify

Question 11

What form is used in contract modifications?

Answer 11

SF30

Question 12

Changes that are “Out-of-Scope” are considered_________________.

Answer 12

Cardinal Changes

Question 13

A cardinal change is not in _______and may require a ___________.

Answer 13

Scope, J and A