FAR 52.215-9 - Changes or Additions to Make-or-Buy Program
Prescribed in 15.408(a) | |
Effective Date: | 1 October 1997 |
Clause or Provision: | Clause |
Provision or Clause Number: | 52.215-9 - Changes or Additions to Make-or-Buy Program |
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Applicable: | Facilities; Architect-Engineering; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Communication Services; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Cost Reimbursement, Service; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, R&D; Fixed Price, R&D; Indefinite Delivery; Transportation; Utility Services |
Optional: | Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Fixed Price, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction |
Subject: | Make or Buy |
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Prescription Overview: |
Prescription(a) Changes or Additions to Make-or-Buy Program. The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.215-9, Changes or Additions to Make-or-Buy Program, in solicitations and contracts when it is contemplated that a make-or-buy program will be incorporated in the contract. If a less economical “make” or “buy” categorization is selected for one or more items of significant value, the contracting officer shall use the clause with—
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Clause Overview: |
Clause(a) The Contractor shall perform in accordance with the make-or-buy program incorporated in this contract. If the Contractor proposes to change the program, the Contractor shall, reasonably in advance of the proposed change, (1) notify the Contracting Officer in writing, and (2) submit justification in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. Changes in the place of performance of any “make” items in the program are subject to this requirement.
Alternate I (Oct 2010)As prescribed in 15.408(a)(1) add the following paragraph (d) to the basic clause: (d) If the Contractor desires to reverse the categorization of “make” or “buy” for any item or items designated in the contract as subject to this paragraph, it shall— (1) Support its proposal with certified cost or pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-2 when required by FAR 15.403, and data other than certified cost or pricing data, to permit evaluation; and (2) After approval is granted, promptly negotiate with the Contracting Officer an equitable reduction in the contract price in accordance with paragraph (k) of the Incentive Price Revision—Firm Target clause or paragraph (m) of the Incentive Price Revision—Successive Targets clause of this contract. Alternate II (Oct 2010)As prescribed in 15.408(a)(2), add the following paragraph (d) to the basic clause: (d) If the Contractor desires to reverse the categorization of “make” or “buy” for any item or items designated in the contract as subject to this paragraph, it shall— (1) Support its proposal with certified cost or pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, when required by FAR 15.403, and data other than certified cost or pricing data, to permit evaluation; and (2) After approval is granted, promptly negotiate with the Contracting Officer an equitable reduction in the contract's total estimated cost and fee in accordance with paragraph (e) of the Incentive Fee clause of this contract |
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Incorporated by Reference: | Yes |
Uniform Contract Format: | I |
Editor: | Marshall |
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