Overview
This section prescribes the mandatory administrative procedures for updating government contracts when an AbilityOne participating nonprofit agency undergoes a formal name change or a successor-in-interest (novation) transition recognized by the Committee.
Key Rules
- Triggering Event: The process begins only after the Committee recognizes the change and issues a formal notice to the cognizant contracting officers.
- Mandatory Modification: Upon receiving notice, the contracting officer must execute a contract modification using Standard Form (SF) 30.
- Documentation Requirements: The SF 30 must include a summary of the Committee's notice and a comprehensive list of all affected contracts.
- Distribution: The contracting officer is responsible for distributing the signed SF 30, specifically ensuring a copy is provided back to the Committee.
Practical Implications
- Administrative Efficiency: The regulation streamlines the novation process by allowing the Committee to vet the legal change-of-name or successor status, which the contracting officer then implements through a standardized modification.
- Contractual Continuity: It ensures that payment systems and legal obligations remain aligned with the correct entity, preventing disruptions in service or supply delivery from the Procurement List.