217.7101 Definitions.

(a)  "Master agreement for repair and alteration of vessels"-

(1)  Is a written instrument of understanding, negotiated between a contracting activity and a contractor that-

(A)  Contains contract clauses, terms, and conditions applying to future contracts for repairs, alterations, and/or additions to vessels; and

(B)  Contemplates separate future contracts that will incorporate by reference or attachment the required and applicable clauses agreed upon in the master agreement.

(2)  Is not a contract.

(b)  "Job order"-

(1)  Is a fixed price contract incorporating, by reference or attachment, a master agreement for repair and alteration of vessels;

(2)  May include clauses pertaining to subjects not covered by the master agreement; but applicable to the job order being awarded; and

(3)  Applies to a specific acquisition and sets forth the scope of work, price, delivery date, and other appropriate terms that apply to the particular job order.