Emergency work.

(a) The contracting officer, without soliciting offers, may issue a written job order to a contractor that has previously executed a master agreement when— (i) Delay in the performance of necessary repair work would endanger a vessel, its cargo or stores; or (ii) Military necessity requires immediate work on a vessel. (b) Follow the procedures at PGI 217.7103-4 when processing this type of undefinitized contract action. [56 FR 36345, July 31, 1991. Redesignated and amended at 71 FR 27643, May 12, 2006]