A contracting officer issues a written order to the contractor that changes the specification of a component. This change is within the general scope of the contract. The contractor believes this change will increase their cost and performance time. According to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), what type of modification is this initially, and what is required for the contractor to receive an equitable adjustment?
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A
A bilateral modification; the contractor must sign the modification to be compensated.
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B
An administrative change; the contractor automatically receives an adjustment based on the contracting officer's estimate.
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C
A unilateral modification (a change order); the contractor must assert their right to an equitable adjustment.
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D
A constructive change; the contractor should stop work until a formal change order is issued.