FAR 52.242-17 - Government Delay of Work
Prescribed in 42.1305(c) | ||
Effective Date: | 1 April 1984 | |
Clause or Provision: | Clause | |
Provision or Clause Number: | 52.242-17 - Government Delay of Work | |
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Applicable: | Fixed Price, Supply; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase) | |
Optional: | Utility Services; Facilities; Indefinite Delivery; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Fixed Price, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service | |
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Prescription | |
Clause Overview: |
Insertion RequirementsAs prescribed in 42.1305(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price contract is contemplated for supplies other than commercial or modified-commercial items. The clause use is optional when a fixed-price contract is contemplated for services, or for supplies that are commercial or modified-commercial items. Clause(a) If the performance of all or any part of the work of this contract is delayed or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract that is not expressly or impliedly authorized by this contract, or (2) by a failure of the Contracting Officer to act within the time specified in this contract, or within a reasonable time if not specified, an adjustment (excluding profit) shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract caused by the delay or interruption and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Adjustment shall also be made in the delivery or performance dates and any other contractual term or condition affected by the delay or interruption. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any delay or interruption to the extent that performance would have been delayed or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an adjustment is provided or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.
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Important Notes/Requirements: |
Applicable to solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price contract is contemplated for supplies other than commercial or modified-commercial items. The clause use is optional when a fixed-price contract is contemplated for services. | |
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Incorporated by Reference: | Yes | |
Uniform Contract Format: | F | |
Editor: | Marshall |
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