Award & contract administrationContract characteristic

FS

Firm Scope

Definition

Firm Scope refers to contract requirements that are well-defined and not subject to significant change during performance. FS characterization supports firm-fixed-price contracting approaches where requirements stability reduces performance risk.

Understanding scope firmness affects contract type selection and pricing strategies. FS requirements allow contractors to price confidently without significant contingencies. Scope changes to FS contracts typically require formal modifications and equitable adjustments.

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