Definite Quantity
This clause requires contractors to deliver a specified quantity of supplies or services as ordered by the government within the contract period, with clear obligations for order fulfillment and delivery timelines.
Overview
FAR 52.216-20, Definite Quantity, is a contract clause used in definite-quantity, indefinite-delivery contracts. It establishes that the government will order, and the contractor must furnish, a specific quantity of supplies or services as stated in the contract Schedule. The clause outlines the ordering process, delivery locations, and the contractor's obligation to fulfill all orders placed during the contract period, even if completion extends beyond the contract's effective period. It also clarifies that, unless otherwise limited, there is no cap on the number of orders, and orders may require delivery or performance at multiple locations. The clause specifies the final date by which the contractor is obligated to make deliveries under the contract.