H.4 Partnering Agreement

The Contractor and the Government shall execute, within 6 months after contract award, a partnering agreement. The purpose of a partnering agreement is to build an environment that encourages open communication and fosters the achievement of mutual goals. The partnering agreement shall address how the parties plan to identify and solve problems, and how the parties plan to anticipate and avoid claims and disputes. All parties will attempt to resolve disputes through the least litigious manner, including alternative dispute resolution.