As prescribed in 1537.110, insert the following contract clause in cost-reimbursement contracts.
Technical Direction (APR 1984)
(a) The Project Officer will provide technical direction on contract performance. Technical direction includes:
(1) Direction to the Contractor which assists him in accomplishing the Statement of Work.
(2) Comments on and approval of reports or other deliverables.
(b) Technical direction must be within the contract Statement of Work. The Project Officer does not have the authority to issue technical direction which (1) institutes additional work outside the scope of the contract; (2) constitutes a change as defined in the “Changes” clause; (3) causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost of the contract; (4) alters the period of performance; or (5) changes any of the other express terms or conditions of the contract.
(c) Technical direction will be issued in writing by the Project Officer or confirmed by him in writing within five (5) calendar days after verbal issuance.
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