52.216-20 — Definite Quantity.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.216-20 — Definite Quantity.. This clause is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and may be included in government contracts as a solicitation provision or contract clause.
Official Regulation Text
52.216-20 Definite Quantity. As prescribed in 16.506(c), insert the following clause: Definite Quantity (OCT 1995) (a) This is a definite-quantity, indefinite-delivery contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. (b) The Government shall order the quantity of supplies or services specified in the Schedule, and the Contractor shall furnish them when ordered. Delivery or performance shall be at locations designated in orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause and the Schedule. (c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations. (d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that time shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after __ [ insert date ]. (End of clause) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 60 FR 49727, Sept. 26, 1995]
Compliance Checklist
- (b) The Government shall order the quantity of supplies or services specified in the Schedule, and the Contractor shall furnish them when ordered.
- Delivery or performance shall be at locations designated in orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause and the Schedule.
- (d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that time shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order.
- The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after __ [ insert date ].
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
No flow-down required
This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAR 52.216-20 (Definite Quantity.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the contract-types category.
FAR 52.216-20 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.
Whether FAR 52.216-20 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.