Nov 14, 2013 · The option to extend the contract here under FAR clause 52.217-8 was not evaluated as part of the initial competition, so that the exercise of this option amounts to a contract extension beyond the scope of the contract, and therefore effectively constitutes a new procurement. Laidlaw Envtl. Servs.

Sep 22, 2016 · The clause also specifies the maximum duration of the contract if all options were to be executed. This clause is used to allow for extension of a contract over a period of years. The -8 clause permits the CO to unilaterally exercise an option for continued performance for up to 6 months, provided the required advance notice is given.

Feb 25, 2021 · The phrases "no cost extension" and "no cost time extension" do not appear in the GAO Red Book. One or the other of the two phrases appears in 64 board of contract appeals decisions, 6 Court of Federal Claims decisions, 2 Federal Circuit decisions, and three GAO protest decisions.

Sep 14, 2018 · Describe the services; and the government and weather delays. (You may have a bona fide needs rule issue. For example, certain government or weather delays that should have been anticipated may not be authorized delays, which may preclude a PoP extension under a contract clause.) Once these questions are answered then we might start applying rules.

Jun 17, 2020 · The contract requires that a number of units be delivered to undergo verification testing, and upon passing production units will be delivered in relatively short order. Contractor experienced a number of delays (from subcontractors) in getting the hardware, which has pushed out deliveries for 7-9 months from the original contract due date.

Apr 11, 2012 · The option to extend the contract here under FAR clause 52.217–8 was not evaluated as part of the initial competition, so that the exercise of this option amounts to a contract extension beyond the scope of the contract, and therefore effectively constitutes a …

May 17, 2021 · If the contract about which Patrick inquired is a typical annually-funded contract for a severable service, a six-month suspension ("delay") would be tantamount to a partial termination for convenience due to lack of need. A six-month extension would seem to violate the bona fide need rule. Effectively, it would be a new acquisition.

Dec 11, 2023 · The OP would have to comply with the requirements of those paragraphs that I identified before exercising the options. Complying with some of them may present a challenge to her proposal under the existing contract. There might be an industry challenge if they simultaneously award all of the contract extension options at once.

May 24, 2016 · FAR 16.202 covers firm-fixed-price contracts. A fixed price incentive contract with a target cost and target profit or fee is described in 16.403 and 16.403-1. A FFP contract is not subject to adjustment based upon the contractor's actual cost …

Jul 11, 2014 · The option to extend the contract here under FAR clause 52.217–8 was not evaluated as part of the initial competition, so that the exercise of this option amounts to a contract extension beyond the scope of the contract, and therefore effectively constitutes a new procurement. Laidlaw Envtl. Servs.