48 CFR 16.502
16.502 Definite-quantity contracts.
United States · 48 CFR — Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Status: effective
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- 48 CFR 16.502, 16.502 Definite-quantity contracts, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/239906
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(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.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.