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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 243.204 · FAR 43.204
The corresponding FAR Part 43 and DFARS Part 243 have been overhauled under the RFO. PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment. View FAR Part 43

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(1) Whenever practicable, the contracting officer should provide advance notice of a proposed change order to the administrative contracting officer (ACO).

(i) The ACO shall review the proposed change order to ensure compatibility with the status of performance.

(ii) If the contractor has progressed beyond the effective point specified in the proposed change order, the ACO shall determine the earliest practical point at which the change order could be made effective and shall advise the contracting officer.

(2) If a change order has been issued and the effective date has been determined to be impracticable, the contracting officer shall—

(i) Issue another change order to correct, revise, or supersede the first change order; then

(ii) Definitize by supplemental agreement citing both change orders.

Change History

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detected 2026-04-17 [PGI] PGI_MODIFIED PGI 243.204 updated: 6 lines added, 1 lines removed
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-Follow the procedures at PGI 243.204 for administration of change orders.+(1) Whenever practicable, the contracting officer should provide advance notice of a proposed change order to the administrative contracting officer (ACO).
+(i) The ACO shall review the proposed change order to ensure compatibility with the status of performance.
+(ii) If the contractor has progressed beyond the effective point specified in the proposed change order, the ACO shall determine the earliest practical point at which the change order could be made effective and shall advise the contracting officer.
+(2) If a change order has been issued and the effective date has been determined to be impracticable, the contracting officer shall--
+(i) Issue another change order to correct, revise, or supersede the first change order; then
+(ii) Definitize by supplemental agreement citing both change orders.
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