48 C.F.R. § 16.502 — Definite-quantity contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2023-10-01 2023-10-01 false Definite-quantity contracts. 16.502 Section 16.502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES TYPES OF CONTRACTS Indefinite-Delivery Contracts 16.502 Definite-quantity contracts. (a) Description. A definite-quantity contract provides for delivery of a definite quantity of specific supplies or services for a fixed period, with deliveries or performance to be scheduled at designated locations upon order. (b) Application. A definite-quantity contract may be used when it can be determined in advance that (1) a definite quantity of supplies or services will be required during the contract period and (2) the supplies or services are regularly available or will be available after a short lead time. [48 FR 42219, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 60 FR 49725, Sept. 26, 1995]