Common use of Collaboration and Alignment Clause in Contracts

Collaboration and Alignment. The CNA and the Commission will share information and work collaboratively to create and optimize transparency, alignment, two-way communication, awareness, understanding and preference for the AbilityOne Program among internal and external audiences. The CNA shall consult with the Commission on research, planning, execution and measurement of tactical and strategic activities within AbilityOne Program-related Strategic Communications, as well as Government Affairs and Public Policy, on an as-needed basis or as scheduled by the Commission. The CNA shall share content with the Commission, including messaging, and recommend and implement strategies and tactics to provide clear, consistent, cohesive and aligned AbilityOne Program Strategic Communications, and Government Affairs and/or Public Policy. This content shall include priorities and messaging that may be provided by the Commission. The CNA shall also support and participate in meetings as scheduled by the Commission, which may include but are not limited to: (1) significant meetings on policy, budget or advocacy; (2) MOA/MOUs related to the AbilityOne Program; (3) program initiatives and project plans; and/or (4) other AbilityOne Program matters as identified by the Commission. The CNA may request meetings as needed. Unless otherwise indicated, consultations are conducted by the Commission’s Strategic Communications Directorate, which includes Public Affairs, Government Affairs, and Public Policy.