Common use of Option Clause Clause in Contracts

Option Clause. Unless the Government exercises its option pursuant to the Option Clause set forth in SECTION I, ARTICLE 1.1., the contract will consist only of the base period and/or any option period of the Statement of Work as defined in Sections C and F of the contract. Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, the Government may, by unilateral contract modification, require the contractor to perform additional options set forth in the Statement of Work and also defined in Sections C and F of the contract. If the Government exercises this option, notice must be given at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of this contract and the estimated cost plus fixed fee of the contract will be increased as set forth in the ESTIMATED COST PLUS FIXED FEE price of the contract as noted in Article B.3 in SECTION B of this contract.