The program manager for the transportation directorate requested that the COR submit a request to change the contract. The change is an increase in quantity of 1000 truck tires costing $225 each, under a fixed price tire contract for 500 tires.

Choose the best answer regarding the scope of this requirement.

1. The COR can direct the contractor by change order to increase production numbers only if money is available.
2. The contractor can be forced by the Contracting Officer to accept this cardinal change.
3. This increase may not be within the scope of this tire contract.
4. Increases in quantity are not a scope issue,