NATO AACP-2 VOL 4

Abstract

<u>SCOPE OF WORK</u> <br>The scope of work should be set forth. It is crucial that this area be as complete and clear as possible, in order to avoid problems during the contract negotiations and performance of the Contract. The scope of work should include a general description and, depending on the circumstances, such features as measurable work packages or lists of articles of equipment to be manufactured. It may be desirable to detail the scope of work in a Statement of Work which .s an annex to the Contract and to which this article should refer. The Statement of Work may, if necessary, be sub-divided into tranches (see Sample clause B). Similarly, any option arrangements which are to apply in respect of future work should be clearly set out together with the procedure to be followed in exercising such options. Where the Contract includes provision for tranches or options, Governments should endeavour to minimise the time taken for subsequent authorisations, bearing in mind that any undue delay could have adverse implications for the Contractor and for the programme in general; in such cases the issue of compensation or negotiations of future prices may be addressed (see also Contractor Responsiblity).