FAR 52.217-6 - Option for Increased Quantity
Prescribed in 17.208(d) | |
Effective Date: | 1 March 1989 |
Clause or Provision: | Clause |
Provision or Clause Number: | 52.217-6 - Option for Increased Quantity |
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract: | |
Required: | |
Applicable: | Fixed Price, Supply; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Fixed Price, Service; Indefinite Delivery; Transportation |
Optional: | Utility Services; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Facilities; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Fixed Price, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service |
Subject: | Options |
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Prescription Overview: |
Prescription(d) Insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.217-6, Option for Increased Quantity, in solicitations and contracts, other than those for services, when the inclusion of an option is appropriate (see 17.200 and 17.202) and the option quantity is expressed as a percentage of the basic contract quantity or as an additional quantity of a specific line item. |
Clause Overview: |
ClauseThe Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within [insert in the clause the period of time in which the Contracting Officer has to exercise the option]. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. |
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Incorporated by Reference: | Yes |
Uniform Contract Format: | I |
Editor: | Marshall |
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