Common use of Laws and Regulations Incorporated by Reference Clause in Contracts

Laws and Regulations Incorporated by Reference. All federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, and all Department procedures now or hereafter in effect, whether or not expressly provided for or referred to in the Contract, are incorporated by reference herein and shall be binding upon the Contractor and the Department. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to perform the Contract in conformance with the Department’s procurement regulations and all statutes, laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, rules, requirements, and orders of governmental bodies, including, without limitation, the U.S. Government and the District of Columbia government; and it is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to determine the procurement regulations, statutes, laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, rules, requirements, and orders that apply and their effect on the Contractor’s obligations thereunder. However, if the application of a future law or regulation requires the Contractor to undertake additional work that is materially different in scope than that presently contemplated or required, the Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment for such additional work.