FAR 52.211-18 - Variation in Estimated Quantity

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Prescribed in 11.703(c)
Effective Date:	1 April 1984
Clause or Provision:	Clause
Provision or Clause Number:	52.211-18 - Variation in Estimated Quantity
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:	Fixed Price, Construction; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase)
Optional:	Utility Services; Facilities; Indefinite Delivery; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service
Subject:	Quantity/Quantities
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:	0
Prescription Overview:	Prescription (c) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price construction contract is contemplated that authorizes a variation in the estimated quantity of unit-priced items.
Clause Overview:	Clause If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgement of the Contracting Officer, is justified.
Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:	0
Incorporated by Reference:	Yes
Uniform Contract Format:
Editor:	Marshall

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