The Postal Service has the right to require accelerated performance under paragraph c of Clause 4-1: General Terms and Conditions. This right should be exercised only when required to maintain the operational capability of the Postal Service. COs must document the specific facts that require acceleration of performance and the estimated impact on contract price.
Whenever possible, the CO must negotiate acceleration actions in advance. COs should be alert to constructive acceleration situations. Constructive acceleration occurs when the Postal Service does not agree to a delivery or performance schedule extension to which the supplier is entitled (or is later determined to be entitled), causing the supplier to accelerate performance. It is important to note that constructive acceleration may result in a claim for a price increase.
