As prescribed in 836.572, insert the following clause:
Government Supervision (APR 1984)
(a) The work will be under the direction of the Department of Veterans Affairs contracting officer, who may designate another VA employee to act as resident engineer at the construction site.
(b) Except as provided below, the resident engineer's directions will not conflict with or change contract requirements.
(c) Within the limits of any specific authority delegated by the contracting officer, the resident engineer may, by written direction, make changes in the work. The contractor shall be advised of the extent of such authority prior to execution of any work under the contract.
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