GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PHASE I ONLY

1.  FIXED OBLIGATION.

     a.  Awards will be made on a "fixed obligation" basis in accordance with 10 CFR 600.381(b).

b.  The Contracting Officer may approve lump-sum payments in circumstances deemed appropriate by DOE.  If a lump-sum payment is made, such payment is subject to the condition that the recipient will return to the DOE amounts remaining unexpended at the end of the project if those amounts exceed $500 in accordance with 10 CFR 600.381(b)5.