(U.S. Government contracting) A contract action that authorises a contractor to begin work before all contract terms, specifications, or price have been definitized. UCAs are used when the Government’s requirements cannot wait for completion of full contract negotiations and typically establish a not-to-exceed amount pending agreement on the final contract terms.
Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA)
A contract action authorising work to start before terms or price are finalised, typically with a not-to-exceed amount pending definitization.
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