COR Modifications & Change Orders 2

Question 1

A contractor performs extra work based on the COR's verbal direction before a modification is issued. Which doctrine may allow the government to be bound by this unauthorized commitment?

Accepted Answer

Ratification by the Contracting Officer

Answer

A Contracting Officer may ratify an unauthorized commitment made by a COR if it is in the best interest of the government and meets specific FAR 1.602-3 criteria.

Question 2

Under FAR Part 43, which type of contract modification requires the contractor's signature before it becomes binding?

Accepted Answer

Bilateral modification (supplemental agreement)

Answer

Bilateral modifications (supplemental agreements) require mutual agreement and signatures from both parties to be enforceable.

Question 3

When a modification increases the contract price beyond the ceiling of an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, what must occur?

Accepted Answer

The ceiling must be raised via a bilateral modification

Answer

The IDIQ contract ceiling can only be raised through a bilateral modification signed by both the government and contractor.

Question 4

A COR identifies work that appears to fall within the general scope of the contract but was not explicitly described in the SOW. What should the COR do first?

Accepted Answer

Document the potential in-scope work and notify the CO for a determination

Answer

The COR must document the situation and refer it to the CO, who has the authority to determine scope and issue any needed modification.

Question 5

Which FAR clause gives the government the right to order changes within the general scope of a contract without the contractor's prior consent?

Accepted Answer

FAR 52.243-1 (Changes – Fixed-Price)

Answer

FAR 52.243-1, the Changes clause for fixed-price contracts, grants the government unilateral authority to direct changes within scope.

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COR Modifications & Change Orders 2