Bilateral Modifications

The partner has 15 calendar days from the IPN date to review/sign and return to the Contracting Officer.  Bilateral modifications issued through this portal applies to all acquisition awards except: Individual task orders under IDIQs, acquisitions below the micro-purchase threshold, purchase card transactions, purchase orders, and orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) issued under GSA Multiple Award Schedules.  The bilateral modifications issued from the IPN portal are not intended to result in a scope change, increase in the total estimated cost, or an extension to the period of performance.  If the partner does not accept or has questions regarding the modification changes issued via the IPN portal and/or the modification causes any changes underlined above, the partner has 15 calendar days from the IPN effective date to contact the Contracting Officer in writing and explain the basis for disagreement or questions.  Please see the IPN Provision in your organization's award for further guidance.