SUP 5252.242-9402 Technical Direction (JAN 1992). Insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when the Contracting Officer has determined that additional technical clarification or direction may be required. * Insert the name, title and/or code of the individual authorized to orally amend technical direction letters.

SUP 5252.242-9402 TECHNICAL DIRECTION (JAN 1992)

1. When necessary, technical direction or clarification concerning the details of specific tasks set forth in the contract shall be given through issuance of Technical Direction Letters (TDLs) by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
2. Each TDL shall be in writing and shall include, as a minimum, the following information:
   1. Date of TDL;
   2. Contract and TDL number
   3. Reference to the relevant section or item in the statement of work
   4. Signature of COR
3. Each TDL issued hereunder is subject to the terms and conditions of this contract; and in no event shall technical directions constitute an assignment of new work or changes of such nature as to justify any adjustment to the fixed fee, estimated costs, or delivery terms under the contract. In the event of a conflict between a TDL and this contract, the contract shall control.
4. When in the opinion of the Contractor a technical direction calls for effort outside the contract statement of work, the Contractor shall notify the COR and Contracting Officer thereof in writing within two (2) working days of having received the technical direction in question. The Contractor shall undertake no performance to comply with the technical direction until the matter has been resolved by the Contracting Officer through formal contract modification or other appropriate action.
5. Oral technical directions may be given by the COR only in emergency circumstances, and provided that any oral technical direction given is reduced to writing by the COR within two (2) working days of its issuance.
6. Amendments to a TDL shall be in writing and shall include the information set forth in paragraph (b) above. A TDL may be amended orally only by \_______________________\ in emergencies; oral amendments shall be confirmed in writing within two (2) working days from the time of the oral communication amending the TDL by a TDL modification.
7. Any effort undertaken by the Contractor pursuant to oral or written technical directions issued other than in accordance with the provisions herein shall be at the Contractor's risk of not recovering related costs incurred and corresponding proportionate amount of fixed fee, if any.