R19-3-553. Defective Cost or Pricing Data

A. The procurement officer may reduce the contract price if, upon written determination, the cost or pricing data is defective. B. The procurement officer shall reduce the contract price in the amount of the defect plus related overhead and profit or fee, if the defective data was used in awarding the contract or contract modification. C. The offeror or contractor may appeal any dispute regarding the existence of defective cost or pricing data or the amount of an adjustment due to defective cost or pricing data as a contract claim under R19-3-565 through R19-3-567. The price, as adjusted by the procurement officer, shall remain in effect until any claim is settled or resolved under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.