As prescribed in 1517.208(b), insert this contract clause in cost-reimbursement type term form contracts when applicable. If only one option period is used, enter "NA" in the proper places of the clause. If more than two option periods apply, the clause may be modified accordingly.
Option To Extend the Term of the Contract-Cost-Type Contract (APR 1984)
The Government has the option to extend the term of this contract for ______ additional period(s). If more than 60 days remain in the contract period of performance, the Government, without prior written notification, may exercise this option by issuing a contract modification. To exercise this option within the last 60 days of the period of performance, the Government must provide to the Contractor written notification prior to that last 60-day period. This preliminary notification does not commit the Government to exercising the option. The Government's estimated level of effort is ______ direct labor hours for the first option period and ______ for the second. Use of an option will result in the following contract modifications:
Option 1 | Option 2 | |
Estimated cost | ||
Fixed fee | ||
Total |
Other direct cost item | Option 1 | Option 2 |
(End of clause)
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