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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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48 sections with “Ordering clause”: the first 40

  • FAR 16.703 Basic ordering agreements.
    (a) Description. A basic ordering agreement is a written instrument of understanding, negotiated between an agency, contracting activity, or contracting office and a contractor, that contains (1) terms and clauses applying to future contrac…
  • FAR 8.402 General.
    …schedule. The schedule contractor is required to provide one copy of its pricelist to any ordering activity upon request. Also, a copy of the pricelist may be obtained from the Federal Supply Service by submitting a written e-mail request t…
  • FAR 16.506 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    (a) Insert the clause at 52.216-18, Ordering, in solicitations and contracts when a definite-quantity contract, a requirements contract, or an indefinite-quantity contract is contemplated. (b) Insert a clause substantially the same as the …
  • FAR 32.1110 Solicitation provision and contract clauses.
    … the contract or agreement provides for the use of delivery orders, and provides that the ordering office designate the method of payment for individual orders, the contracting officer shall insert, in the solicitation and contract or agree…
  • FAR 52.216-32 Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman.
    …le agencies are primarily reviewed by the task-order and delivery-order Ombudsman for the ordering activity. (2) The ordering activity has designated the following task-order and delivery-order Ombudsman for this order: [The ordering acti…
  • DFARS 217.7406 Contract clauses.
    …ernment Liability, in— (1) All UCAs; (2) Solicitations associated with UCAs; (3) Basic ordering agreements; (4) Indefinite-delivery contracts; (5) Any other type of contract providing for the use of UCAs; and (6) Unpriced change order…
  • DFARS 227.7103-8 Deferred delivery and deferred ordering of technical data.
    …vance of the desired delivery date for such data to permit timely delivery. (b) Deferred ordering. Use the clause at 252.227-7027, Deferred Ordering of Technical Data or Computer Software, when a firm requirement for a particular data item…
  • DFARS 227.7203-8 Deferred delivery and deferred ordering of computer software and computer software documentation.
    …delivery date for such software or documentation to permit timely delivery. (b) Deferred ordering. Use the clause at 252.227-7027, Deferred Ordering of Technical Data or Computer Software, when a firm requirement for software or documentat…
  • DFARS 247.271-3 Solicitation provisions, schedule formats, and contract clauses.
    …procedures at PGI 247.271-3(c) for use of schedules. (b) In addition to designating each ordering activity, as required by the clause at FAR 52.216-18, Ordering, identify by name or position title the individuals authorized to place orders…
  • DFARS 252.251-7000 Ordering from Government supply sources.
    As prescribed in 251.107, use the following clause: Ordering From Government Supply Sources (AUG 2012) (a) When placing orders under Federal Supply Schedules, Personal Property Rehabilitation Price Schedules, or Enterprise Software Agreem…
  • FAR 12.302 Tailoring of provisions and clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …ms or conditions necessary for the performance of the proposed contract (such as options, ordering procedures for indefinite-delivery type contracts, warranties, contract financing arrangements, etc.).
  • FAR 22.305 Contract clause.
    …Overtime Compensation, in solicitations and contracts (including, for this purpose, basic ordering agreements) when the contract may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics. However, do not include the clause in solicitat…
  • FAR 32.502-4 Contract clauses.
    …oncern, and progress payments are authorized under an indefinite-delivery contract, basic ordering agreement, or their equivalent, use the clause with its Alternate III. (e) If the nature of the contract necessitates separate progress paym…
  • FAR 52.216-18 Ordering.
    As prescribed in 16.506(a), insert the following clause: Ordering (AUG 2020) (a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities…
  • FAR 52.216-21 Requirements.
    …y or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Governm…
  • DFARS 204.1705 Contract clauses.
    …te I clause in solicitations and resultant awards of indefinite-delivery contracts, basic ordering agreements, and blanket purchase agreements, when one or more of the orders under the contract or agreement are expected to meet the criteria…
  • DFARS 204.2105 Solicitation provisions and contract clause.
    …cts and commercial services, and solicitations for task orders and delivery orders, basic ordering agreements (BOAs), orders against BOAs, blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), and calls against BPAs. (b) Use the provision at 252.204-7017, P…
  • DFARS 236.570 Additional provisions and clauses.
    …ract performance will be in a United States outlying area in the Pacific or in a country bordering the Arabian Gulf. (2) 252.236-7012, Military Construction on Kwajalein Atoll—Evaluation Preference, when contract performance will be on Kwa…
  • DFARS 237.7204 Format and clauses for educational service agreements.
    …Submit invoices to: ____________ (name and address of activity). Schedule Provisions 1. Ordering procedures and services to be provided. (a) The Contractor shall promptly deliver to the Contracting Officer one copy of each catalog applica…
  • DFARS 251.107 Contract clause.
    Use the clause at 252.251-7000, Ordering From Government Supply Sources, in solicitations and contracts which include the clause at FAR 52.251-1, Government Supply Sources.
  • DFARS 252.227-7027 Deferred ordering of technical data or computer software.
    As prescribed at 227.7103-8(b), use the following clause: Deferred Ordering of Technical Data or Computer Software (APR 1988) In addition to technical data or computer software specified elsewhere in this contract to be delivered hereunde…
  • FAR 8.406-3 Remedies for nonconformance.
    …ctor delivers a supply or service, but it does not conform to the order requirements, the ordering activity shall take appropriate action in accordance with the inspection and acceptance clause of the contract, as supplemented by the order.…
  • FAR 8.406-6 Disputes.
    …rs under a schedule contract. (1) Under the Disputes clause of the schedule contract, the ordering activity contracting officer may— (i) Issue final decisions on disputes arising from performance of the order (but see paragraph (b) of this…
  • FAR 27.406-2 Additional data requirements.
    …e clause at 52.227-16, Additional Data Requirements, may be used to enable the subsequent ordering by the contracting officer of additional data first produced or specifically used in the performance of these contracts as the actual require…
  • FAR 47.303-1 F.o.b. origin.
    … in the carrier's conveyance; (5) Complete the Government bill of lading supplied by the ordering agency or, when a Government bill of lading is not supplied, prepare a commercial bill of lading or other transportation receipt. The bill of…
  • FAR 52.216-20 Definite Quantity.
    …y or performance shall be at locations designated in orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause and the Schedule. (c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit …
  • FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity.
    …y or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and inc…
  • FAR 52.247-29 F.o.b. Origin.
    … in the carrier's conveyance; (5) Complete the Government bill of lading supplied by the ordering agency or, when a Government bill of lading is not supplied, prepare a commercial bill of lading or other transportation receipt. The bill of…
  • FAR 52.247-30 F.o.b. Origin, Contractor's Facility.
    … in the carrier's conveyance; (5) Complete the Government bill of lading supplied by the ordering agency or, when a Government bill of lading is not supplied, prepare a commercial bill of lading or other transportation receipt. The bill of…
  • FAR 52.247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed.
    … in the carrier's conveyance; (5) Complete the Government bill of lading supplied by the ordering agency, or when a Government bill of lading is not supplied, prepare a commercial bill of lading or other transportation receipt. The bill of…
  • FAR 52.247-33 F.o.b. Origin, With Differentials.
    … in the carrier's conveyance; (5) Complete the Government bill of lading supplied by the ordering agency or, when a Government bill of lading is not supplied, prepare a commercial bill of lading or other transportation receipt. The bill of…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …t limited to) awards and notices of awards; job orders or task letters issued under basic ordering agreements; letter contracts; orders, such as purchase orders, under which the contract becomes effective by written acceptance or performanc…
  • FAR 4.601 Definitions.
    …very contract or agreement that has one or more of the following clauses: (1) 52.216-18, Ordering. (2) 52.216-19, Order Limitations. (3) 52.216-20, Definite Quantity. (4) 52.216-21, Requirements. (5) 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity. (6…
  • FAR 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.
    …trument intended for use by multiple agencies, the Contractor shall notify the OIG of the ordering agency and the IG of the agency responsible for the basic contract. (c) Business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal contro…
  • FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations.
    …xcess of ___ [insert dollar figure or quantity]; or (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within __ days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above. (c) If this is a requirem…
  • FAR 52.247-28 Contractor's Invoices.
    …ces (APR 1984) The Contractor shall submit itemized invoices as instructed by the agency ordering services under this contract. The Contractor shall annotate each invoice with the contract number and other ordering office document identifi…
  • FAR 52.247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid.
    …de of consignee, routing, etc.; (v) Special instructions or annotations requested by the ordering agency for bills of lading; e.g., “This shipment is the property of, and the freight charges paid to the carrier(s) will be reimbursed by, th…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …cy's specialized expertise; or gain access to contractors with needed expertise); or (2) Ordering through an indefinite delivery contract facilitates access to small business concerns, including small disadvantaged business concerns, 8(a) …
  • FAR 13.301 Governmentwide commercial purchase card.
    …urchases; (2) Place a task or delivery order (if authorized in the basic contract, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement); or (3) Make payments, when the contractor agrees to accept payment by the card (but see 32.1108(b…
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …execute priced exhibits for unpriced orders issued by the contracting officer under basic ordering agreements. (3) Negotiate or negotiate and execute supplemental agreements changing contract delivery schedules. (4) Negotiate or negotiate…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.