243.204-70-5 Exceptions.
(a) The limitations in 243.204-70 -2, 243.204-70 -3, and 243.204-70 -4 do not apply to unpriced change orders for the purchase of initial spares.
(b) The limitations in 243.204-70 -4(a) do not apply to unpriced change orders for ship construction and ship repair.
(c) The head of the agency may waive the limitations in 243.204-70 -2, 243.204-70 -3, and 243.204-70 -4 for unpriced change orders if the head of the agency determines that the waiver is necessary to support—
(1) A contingency operation; or
(2) A humanitarian or peacekeeping operation.