Overview
This section prescribes the use of Standard Form (SF) 30 for executing legal changes to a contractor's name or entity status during the contract administration phase.
Key Rules
- Mandatory Form: Standard Form 30 (SF 30), "Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract," must be used to document novation and change-of-name agreements.
- Regulatory Reference: The execution of these forms must comply with the specific procedural requirements found in FAR 42.1203(h).
- Cross-Prescription: Although SF 30 is formally prescribed in FAR 53.243, this section specifically mandates its application for contract administration involving contractor identity changes.
Practical Implications
- When a contractor undergoes a merger, acquisition, or legal name change, the SF 30 serves as the official mechanism to ensure the government recognizes the new legal entity and maintains the continuity of the contract.
- Contracting Officers rely on this standardized documentation to update payment systems and legal records, preventing delays in processing invoices for the successor-in-interest.