AdminMods and WD

[LinderMT]

Where is the FAR does it allow us or require us to provide an updated WD for an administrative modification? Wouldn't that be altering the original contract terms?

[C Culham]

4 hours ago, LinderMT said:

Where is the FAR does it allow us or require us to provide an updated WD for an administrative modification? Wouldn't that be altering the original contract terms?

What is the purpose of the administrative mod?

[joel hoffman]

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Edited March 29, 2023 by joel hoffman
Vern Edwards succinctly answered the question

[joel hoffman]

Here is the FAR definition of an administrate change.

”43.101 Definitions.

As used in this part-

Administrative change means a unilateral (see  43.103(b)) contract change, in writing, that does not affect the substantive rights of the parties (e.g.,a change in the paying office or the appropriation data).”

See also:

“43.103 Types of contract modifications.

Contract modifications are of the following types:

(a)  Bilateral. A bilateral modification (supplemental agreement) is a contract modification that is signed by the contractor and the contracting officer. Bilateral modifications are used to-

(1) Make negotiated equitable adjustments resulting from the issuance of a change order;

(2) Definitize letter contracts; and

(3) Reflect other agreements of the parties modifying the terms of contracts.

(b)  Unilateral. A unilateral modification is a contract modification that is signed only by the contracting officer. Unilateral modifications are used, for example, to-

(1) Make administrative changes;

(2) Issue change orders;

(3) Make changes authorized by clauses other than a changes clause (e.g., Property clause, Options clause, or Suspension of Work clause); and

(4) Issue termination notices.”

 

[Vern Edwards]

14 hours ago, LinderMT said:

Where is the FAR does it allow us or require us to provide an updated WD for an administrative modification?

Nowhere.