§ 816.504 - Indefinite-quantity contracts.

816.504 Indefinite-quantity contracts.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 83 FR 7404, Feb. 21, 2018.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section, when the contracting officer cannot determine definite quantities to be acquired under a solicitation and intends to issue a solicitation for estimated quantities, the contracting officer shall insert the clause at 852.216-70, Estimated quantities.

(b) The contracting officer shall insert the Alternate I clause at 852.216-70 in solicitations for bulk coal.

(c) The contracting officer shall insert the Alternate II clause at 852.216-70 in solicitations for estimated quantities of orthopedic, prosthetic, and optical supplies.

(d) The contracting officer shall insert the Alternate III clause at 852.216-70 in solicitations for monuments and headstones.