Section H 

Columbus Day  

Veteran s Day  

Thanksgiving Day  

Christmas 

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following 

days: 

Any other day designated by Federal Statute 

Any other day designated by Executive Order 

Any other day designated by a President s Proclamation 

It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that 

observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for 

an additional period of performance, or entitlement to compensation except as set forth 

within the contract. If a Contractor believes that an unplanned absence has an impact on 

the price or period of performance, it should notify the contracting officer of the changed 

condition and submit a claim for equitable adjustment (see FAR 52.233 1).  

Nothing in this clause abrogates the rights and responsibilities of the parties relating to 

"stop work" provisions as cited in other sections of this contract. 

H.11 INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF CONTRACTORS 

The Department of Commerce (DOC) and/or other Government agencies may have 

entered contractual agreements in order to provide information technology requirements 

separate from the work to be performed under COMMITS NexGen TOs, yet having links 

and interfaces to COMMITS NexGen TOs. Further, DOC and/or other Government 

agencies may extend these existing agreements or enter into new agreements. The 

Contractor may be required to coordinate with other such contractor(s) through the 

cognizant CO and/or designated representative in providing suitable, non conflicting 

technical and/or management interfaces and in avoidance of duplication of effort. 

Information on deliverables provided under separate TOs may, at the discretion of the 

DOC and/or other Government agencies, be provided to such other Contractor(s) for the 

purpose of such work. 

H.12 INSURANCE 

Each policy of insurance shall contain an endorsement that any cancellation or material 

change in the coverage adversely affecting the Government s interest shall not be 

effective unless the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice of cancellation or 

change, as required by the Contracting Officer. When the coverage is provided by self 

insurance, the Contractor shall not change or decrease the coverage without the 

Contracting Officer s prior approval.  

A certificate of each policy of insurance shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer 

within ten (10) days after notice of award certifying, among other things, that the policy 

contains the aforementioned endorsement. The insurance company providing the above 

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