43.107 Contract clause
Source: FAR 43.107 on acquisition.gov
The Notification of Changes clause (52.243-7) should be used in major R&D or supply contracts over $1,000,000, or when there's a risk of disputes over undocumented changes.
Overview
FAR 43.107 addresses the use of the Notification of Changes clause (52.243-7) in government contracts. This clause is primarily intended for negotiated research and development or supply contracts involving major weapon systems or principal subsystems. The regulation gives contracting officers discretion to include this clause in solicitations and contracts, but generally restricts its use to contracts expected to exceed $1,000,000. However, for contracts below this threshold, the clause may still be used if the contracting officer anticipates potential disputes over changes not formally documented. The purpose of the clause is to ensure that contractors are promptly notified of any changes, reducing the risk of misunderstandings or unauthorized work.
The contracting officer may insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.243-7, Notification of Changes, in solicitations and contracts. The clause is available for use primarily in negotiated research and development or supply contracts for the acquisition of major weapon systems or principal subsystems. If the contract amount is expected to be less than $1,000,000, the clause shall not be used, unless the contracting officer anticipates that situations will arise that may result in a contractor alleging that the Government has effected changes other than those identified as such in writing and signed by the contracting officer.