48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulations System
§ 216.501-2-70 — General.
eCFR · current through Aug 7, 2026
216.501-2-70 General.
(a)(i) For items with a shelf-life of less than 6 months, consider the use of indefinite-delivery type contracts with orders to be placed either—
(A)Directly by the users; or
(B)By central purchasing offices with deliveries direct to users.
(ii)Whenever an indefinite-delivery contract is issued, the issuing office must furnish all ordering offices sufficient information for the ordering office to complete its contract reporting responsibilities under 204.670-2. This data must be furnished to the ordering activity in sufficient time for the activity to prepare its report for the action within 3 working days of the order.
(b)See 217.204(e)(i) for limitations on the period for task order or delivery order contracts awarded by DoD pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3403.
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§ 3403
10 U.S.C. § 3403
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Scope of subpart.§ 216.501-2-70
General.§ 216.504
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