Common use of Definitization Clause in Contracts

Definitization. (1) Contracting offi- cers shall negotiate equitable adjust- ments resulting from change orders in the shortest practicable time. (2) Administrative contracting offi- cers negotiating equitable adjustments by delegation under 42.302(b)(1), shall obtain the contracting officer’s concur- rence before adjusting the contract de- livery schedule. (3) Contracting offices and contract administration offices, as appropriate, shall establish suspense systems ▇▇▇- ▇▇▇▇▇ to ensure accurate identification and prompt definitization of unpriced change orders. (4) The contracting officer shall en- sure that a cost analysis is made, if ap- propriate, under 15.404–1(c) and shall consider the contractor’s segregable costs of the change, if available. If ad- ditional funds are required as a result of the change, the contracting officer shall secure the funds before making any adjustment to the contract. (5) When the contracting officer re- quires a field pricing review of requests