SPECIAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE D
REIMBURSEMENTS
SPD 1 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.
(c) Travel by Privately Owned Vehicle. Travel by automobile or other
privately 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;
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