(f) A/E: This term, as used herein, refers to the Architect-Engineer firm(s) that has
contracted with the Government to perform the architect-engineer services described
herein for compensation as set forth in the article entitled "Compensation and
Payments", Clause SPB 1.
(g) Station Director: The Chief Executive Office of the VA station or facility at
which the project is to be constructed.
(h) Special Consultants: This term, as used herein refers to any Special Consultant
that has contracted with the A/E to perform work related to this project.
SPE
2
REFERENCE TO GENDER
Whenever the masculine gender is used in the contract, it shall be considered to
include both masculine and feminine gender.
SPE
3
COORDINATION WITH STATION
Before starting any work on the VA station, the A/E shall consult with the Station
Director and secure his permission to start the work. The A/E shall perform the work
within the parameters established by the Station Director. He shall not interfere with
the normal functioning of the station.
SPE
4
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
The A/E shall not divulge or release any information, oral or written (including
electronic), developed or obtained in connection with performance of this contract or
any possible construction based on the results thereof (including, but not limited to,
reports, plans, specifications, location, time, estimated cost of construction or
estimated VE savings) or except to authorized Government personnel or upon prior
written approval of the Contracting Officer.