NATO AACP-2 VOL 4

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SCOPE OF WORK

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).