When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:
Change-of-name agreement - a legal instrument executed by the contractor and the District that recognizes the legal change of name of the contractor without disturbing the original contractual rights and obligations of the parties.
Determination and findings (D& F) - the "determination" is a conclusion or decision supported by the "findings." The "findings" are statements of fact or the rationale essential to support the determination and cover each applicable requirement of the statute or regulation.
Director - the Director of the Office of Contracting and Procurement or the District of Columbia Chief Procurement Officer.
Novation agreement - a legal instrument executed by a contractor (transferor), the successor in interest (transferee), and the District by which, among other things, the District recognizes the transfer of the rights and obligations of a contractor under a contract to a new contractor.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-1299