Article D. Reimbursements

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE D

REIMBURSEMENTS

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TRAVEL EXPENSES

(a) Basis for Reimbursement: If the A/E is required to perform travel (other than such

travel made at the A/E's own decision or caused by actions for which the A/E is

responsible) in excess of travel required under this contract, as approved by the

Contracting Officer, he will be reimbursed for transportation and other travel costs.

Costs other than transportation (such as lodging, subsistence and related items) will be

reimbursable on a per diem basis in lieu of the actual costs incurred.

(b) The amount of per diem allowable shall be determined by the Contracting Officer

on the basis of the comparable costs which would be allowed to an employee of the

Federal Government performing similar travel in accordance with the Joint Travel

Regulations in effect at the time of travel.

owned vehicle, when authorized by the Contracting Officer, will be reimbursable at the

rate provided for in the Joint Travel Regulations in effect at the time of travel.

(d) Air Travel. Reimbursement for air travel will be allowable for first class

accommodations only when less than first class accommodations are not reasonably

available to meet the necessary contract requirements such as when less than first class

would.

(1) require circuitous routing;

(2) require travel during unreasonable hours;

(3) greatly increase the duration of the flight;

(4) result in additional costs which would offset the transportation savings;