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CONTRACT CLAUSES AND SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

Part 7-Facilities Contracts

7-701 Applicability. As used throughout this Part, the term "facilities contract" means a contract under which Government facilities are provided to a contractor by the Government for use in connection with the performance of a separate contract or contracts for supplies or services. When property other than facilities is provided under a facilities contract, it shall be considered facilities for the purposes of that contract. Facilities contracts may take any of the following forms:

(i) consolidated facilities contracts, which provide for both

(A) the acquisition, construction, and installation of facilities; and
(B) the use, maintenance, accountability, and disposition of facili-
ties;

(ii) facilities acquisition contracts, which provide for the acquisition,
construction, and installation of facilities; or

(iii) facilities use contracts, which provide for the use, maintenance, ac

countability, and disposition of facilities.

7-702 Required Clauses for Consolidated Facilities Contracts. The following clauses shall be inserted in all consolidated facilities contracts.

7-702.1 Definitions. Insert the clause set forth in 7-103.1, changing the title date to "(1964 SEP)" and adding the following:

(d) "Related procurement contract" means a Government contract or subcontract thereunder for furnishing supplies or services of any description, for the performance of which the use of the Facilities is or may be authorized.

(e) "Facilities" means, for purposes of this contract, all property provided under this contract.

Additional definitions may be included in such clause provided they are not inconsistent with such clause or this Regulation.

7-702.2 Facilities To Be Provided.

FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED (1964 SEP)

(a) The Contractor, at Government expense and subject to the terms and conditions of this contract, shall acquire, construct, or install the Facilities, and perform the work related thereto, described in the Schedule.

(b) The Government, subject to the terms and conditions of this contract, shall furnish to the Contractor the Facilities identified in the Schedule as Government-furnished Facilities. The Contractor, at Government expense, shall perform such work with respect to these Governmentfurnished Facilities as may be described in the Schedule.

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7-702.3 Late Delivery, Diversion, and Substitution.

LATE DELIVERY, DIVERSION, AND SUBSTITUTION (1964 SEP)

(a) The Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for breach of contract by reason of nondelivery or of any delay in the delivery of the Facilities to be furnished by the Government hereunder.

(b) The Government, if it is determined by the Contracting Officer to be in the best interest of the Government, may divert the Facilities by directing:

(i) delivery of any or all of the Facilities acquired by or furnished to the Contractor hereunder to locations other than those specified in the Schedule; and

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(ii) assignment, to the Government or to third parties, of purchase orders or subcontracts of the Contractor for any or all of the Facilities hereunder.

The work performed by the Contractor in complying with such directions shall be at Government expense.

(c) The Government may furnish any item of the Facilities, in lieu of the acquisition or construction thereof by the Contractor. In such event, the work performed by the Contractor in connection with the acquisition or construction of such Facilities, including the cost of terminating purchase orders or subcontracts therefor, shall be at Government expense.

(d) Appropriate equitable adjustment may be made in any related procurement contract of the Contractor which so provides and which is affected by any nondelivery, delay, diversion, or substitution under this clause.

(End of clause)

7-702.4 Changes.

CHANGES (1964 SEP)

(a) The Contracting Officer may at any time, by written order and without notice to the sureties, if any, make changes, within the general scope of this contract, in the Facilities or work described in the Schedule. Work performed by the Contractor in complying with any such order shall be at Government expense. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost of this contract, in the time required for its performance, or otherwise affects any other provision of this contract, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the estimated cost, the completion schedule, or both, and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Any claim by the Contractor for adjustment under this clause must be asserted within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt by the Contractor of the notification of change; provided, however, that the Contracting Officer, if he decides that the facts justify such action, may receive and act upon any such claim asserted at any time prior to final payment under this contract. Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of the "Disputes" clause of this contract. However, nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the contract as changed.

(b) Appropriate equitable adjustment may be made in any related procurement contract of the Contractor which so provides and which is affected by any such change.

(End of clause)

In the foregoing clause, the period of “thirty (30) days" within which any claim or adjustment must be asserted may be varied in accordance with Departmental procedures.

7-702.5 Representations and Warranties.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES (1964 SEP)

(a) The Government makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the condition or fitness for use of any item of the Facilities. To the extent practicable, the Contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to inspect all items of Facilities that are to be furnished by the Government prior to the shipment of such Facilities to the Contractor. In the event that any item of such Facilities is received by the Contractor in a condition not suitable for the intended use, the Contractor shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt and installation thereof, notify the Contracting Officer of such fact and, as directed by the Contracting Officer and at Government expense, either (i) return such item or otherwise dispose of it, or (ii) effect repairs or modifications.

(b) Appropriate equitable adjustment may be made in any related procurement contract of the Contractor which so provides and which is affected by the return or disposition, or the repair or modification, of any item of Facilities under paragraph (a) above.

(End of clause)

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7-702.6 Inspection.

INSPECTION (1964 SEP)

(a) The Facilities and work called for by this contract shall be subject to inspection and test by the Government, to the extent practicable at all times and places including the period of manufacture. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the Facilities and work called for by this contract. The Government, through any authorized representative, may inspect such Facilities and work at the plant or plants of the Contractor or any of his subcontractors engaged in the performance of this contract. If any inspection or test is made by the Government on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall provide and shall require subcontractors to provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the Government inspectors in the performance of their duties. All inspections and tests by the Government shall be performed in such a manner as will not unduly delay the work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract or any related procurement contract.

(b) The Contracting Officer may at any time require the Contractor to remedy by correction or replacement any Facilities or work which are defective or otherwise not in conformity with the requirements of this contract. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) below, such corrections and replacements shall be carried out at Government expense if under the terms of this contract the Facilities or work thus corrected or replaced were initially provided or required to be performed at Government expense.

(c) The Contracting Officer may at any time require the Contractor, without cost to the Government hereunder or under any of its related procurement contracts or subcontracts, to correct or replace any Facilities or work which are defective or otherwise not in conformity with the requirements of this contract, if such defects or failures are due to:

(i) fraud, lack of good faith, or willful misconduct on the part of any of the Contractor's directors or officers, or on the part of any of his managers, superintendents, or other equivalent representatives who has supervision or direction of—

(A) all or substantially all of the Contractor's business;

(B) all or substantially all of the Contractor's operations at any one plant or separate location in which this contract is being performed; or

(C) a separate and complete major industrial operation in connection with the performance of this contract; or

(ii) The conduct of one or more individual employees selected or retained by the Contractor after any of the supervisory personnel described in (i) above has reasonable grounds to believe that any such employee is habitually careless or otherwise unqualified.

(d) Corrected or replaced Facilities or work shall be subject to the provisions of this clause in the same manner and to the same extent as Facilities or work originally completed under this con

tract.

(e) The Contractor shall make his records of all inspection work available to the Government during the performance of this contract and for such longer periods as may be specified in this

contract.

(End of clause)

7-702.7 Excusable Delays. Insert the clause set forth in 7-203.11, changing "Termination" in the last sentence to "Termination of Work." See 8-708.

7-702.8 Location of the Facilities.

LOCATION OF THE FACILITIES (1964 SEP)

The Contractor may use the Facilities at any of the locations specified in the Schedule, and, with the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer, at any other location. In granting this approval, the Contracting Officer may prescribe such terms and conditions as he may deem necessary for the protection of the Government's interest in the Facilities involved. Notwithstanding any inconsistency with the provisions of this contract, such terms and conditions shall prevail. (End of clause)

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7-702.9 Government Bills of Lading.

GOVERNMENT BILLS OF LADING (1964 SEP)

All shipments of the Facilities shall be made on Government bills of lading, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. The required number of such Government bills of lading will be furnished to the Contractor by, and the Contractor shall be accountable therefor to, the transportation activity designated by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

7-702.10 Allowable Cost and Payment.

(a) Subject to the instructions set forth in (b) below, insert the following clause.

ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT (1978 AUG)

(a) For the performance of any work, duty, or obligation by the Contractor under this contract which is provided herein to be at Government expense, the Government shall pay the Contractor the cost thereof, determined by the Contracting Officer to be allowable in accordance with (1) Section XV, Part 5, of the Armed Services Procurement Regulation in effect as of the date of this contract; and (ii) the terms of this contract.

(b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this contract, the failure of this contract to provide for reimbursement shall not preclude the Contractor from including, as part of the price or cost under any other Government contract or subcontract, an allocable portion of the costs incurred in the performance of any work, duty, or obligation under this contract which are not reimbursable hereunder.

(c) Once each month (or at more frequent intervals, if approved by the Contracting Officer), the Contractor may submit to an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, in such form and reasonable detail as such representative may require, an invoice or public voucher supported by a statement of cost incurred by the Contractor in the performance of this contract and claimed to constitute allowable cost.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (k) below, allowable indirect costs under this contract shall be obtained by applying overhead rate(s) established in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) below.

(e) Final annual overhead rates and the appropriate bases shall be established by procurement or audit determination in accordance with the procedures of Section III, Part 7, of ASPR in effect for the period covered by the proposal.

(f) The Contractor shall, within ninety (90) days after the expiration of each of its fiscal years for estimating, accumulating, and reporting contract costs, or some later date if approved by the Contracting Officer, submit to the Contracting Officer and to the cognizant audit activity, a proposed final overhead rate(s) for that period based on the Contractor's actual cost experience during that period, together with supporting cost data specifying the contract(s) and/or subcontract(s) to which such rate (s) apply. Establishment of final annual overhead rate(s) shall be undertaken as promptly as practicable after receipt of the Contractor's proposal. The Contractor shall submit an executed Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data applicable to data furnished in connection with establishment of any final annual overhead rate(s).

(g) Final annual overhead rate(s) shall be set forth in a written overhead rate understanding executed by the Contractor and the appropriate Government representative. Such understanding is automatically incorporated in this contract upon execution and shall specify (i) the agreed upon final annual overhead rate (s), (ii) the base(s) to which the rate(s) apply, (iii) the periods for which the rate(s) apply, (iv) any specific overhead items treated as direct costs in the settlement, and (v) the affected contract(s) and/or subcontract(s), identifying any with advance agreements or special provisions and the rate(s) applicable thereto. The overhead rate understanding shall not change any monetary ceiling, contract obligation, or specific cost allowance or disallowance provided for in this contract.

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(h) Pending establishment of final annual overhead rate(s) for any period, the Contractor shall be reimbursed at billing rate(s) established by the Contracting Officer or the auditor, subject to appropriate adjustment when final rate(s) for that period are established. Anticipated final annual rates will be used for billing rates. However, to prevent substantial over or under payment, billing rate(s) may at the request of either party, be revised by mutual agreement, either retroactively or prospectively.

(i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this clause, the quick closeout procedures set forth in Section III, Part 7, of ASPR in effect on the date of this contract, may be used when mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

(j) Promptly after receipt of each invoice or voucher and statement of cost, the Government shall, except as otherwise provided in this contract, subject to the provisions of paragraph (k) below, make payment thereof as approved by the Contracting Officer.

(k) At any time or times prior to final payment under this contract, the Contracting Officer may have the invoices or vouchers and statements of cost audited. Each payment theretofore made shall be subject to reduction for amounts included in the related invoice or voucher which are found by the Contracting Officer, on the basis of such audit, not to constitute allowable cost. Any payment may be reduced for overpayments, or increased for underpayments, on preceding invoices or vouchers.

(L) The Contractor agrees that any refunds, rebates, credits, or other amounts (including any interest thereon) accruing to or received by the Contractor or any assignee under this contract shall be paid by the Contractor to the Government, to the extent that they are properly allocable to costs for which the Contractor has been reimbursed by the Government under this contract. Reasonable expenses incurred by the Contractor for the purpose of securing such refunds, rebates, credits, or other amounts shall be allowable cost hereunder when approved by the Contracting Officer. Prior to final payment under this contract, the Contractor and each assignee under this contract whose assignment is in effect at the time of final payment under this contract shall execute and deliver:

(i) an assignment to the Government, in form and substance satisfactory to the Con

tracting Officer, of refunds, rebates, credits, or other amounts (including any interest thereon) properly allocable to costs for which the Contractor has been reimbursed by the Government under this contract; and

(ii) a release discharging the Government, its officers, agents, and employees from all liabilities, obligations, and claims arising out of or under this contract, subject only to the following exceptions:

(A) specified claims in stated amounts or in estimated amounts where the amounts are not susceptible of exact statement by the Contractor;

(B) claims, together with reasonable expenses incidental thereto, based upon liabilities of the Contractor to third parties arising out of the performance of this contract; provided, that such claims are not known to the Contractor on the date of the execution of the release; and provided further, that the Contractor gives notice of such claims in writing to the Contracting Officer not more than six (6) years after the date of the release or the date of any notice to the Contractor that the Government is prepared to make final payment, whichever is earlier; and

(C) claims for reimbursement of costs (other than expenses of the Contractor by reason of his indemnification of the Government against patent liability), including reasonable expenses incidental thereto, incurred by the Contractor under the provisions of this contract relating to patents.

(m) Any failure by the parties to agree on a final overhead rate under this clause shall be considered a dispute concerning a question of fact for decision by the Contracting Officer within the meaning of the "Disputes" clause of this contract.

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(b) In paragraph (L)(ii)(B) of the foregoing clause, the period of years may be increased to correspond with any statutory period of limitation applicable to claims of third parties against the contractor; provided, that a corresponding in

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