Common use of Program Management Support Clause in Contracts

Program Management Support. (1) The Parties recognise that the provision of program management support will be important in facilitating delivery of the FSP. (2) The Parties shall consult to determine the specific scope, nature and any costs, on a fair and reasonable basis, for program management support to be provided by France in the following areas: (a) monitoring contract performance (in terms of progress, risks, schedules and costs) of the FSP Contracts between Australia and the Contractors located in French territory; (b) advising and supporting Australia in relation to FSP management matters, including, but not limited to: (i) development, assessment and definition of technical requirements; (ii) benchmarking performance of Contractors against equivalent industry performance as appropriate; (iii) sharing experience on program management; (iv) program risks assessment; (v) establishment of an Engineering Authority within the Australian Department of Defence for the purposes of the FSP; and (vi) other technical and expertise support; (c) participating in progress meetings related to FSP Contracts; (d) enquiring into, and assisting to resolve, any issues or concerns raised by Australia in relation to the performance of any FSP Contract; (e) facilitating the discussions between Australia and Contractors in cases of technical or other performance problems in relation to FSP Contracts not resolved directly between Australia and the respective Contractor; (f) providing any other program management support as mutually determined, in writing, by the Parties to reduce risk and enhance the effectiveness of the FSP; and (g) any other support mutually determined in writing by the Parties. (3) In accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article, and when requested by Australia, France shall provide such program management support to Australia. (4) Any provision of support by France under this Article shall not affect Australia’s authority and responsibility for decision-making under FSP Contracts. In addition, any support provided by France in relation to the establishment of an Engineering Authority within the Australian Department of Defence for the purposes of the FSP, shall not affect Australia’s authority and responsibility for decision-making as the Engineering Authority.