[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 26, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49723-49728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23868]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Parts 5, 6, 16 and 52

[FAC 90-33; FAR Case 94-711; Item III]
RIN 9000-AG50


Federal Acquisition Regulation; Task and Delivery Order Contracts

AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration 
(GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Final and interim rules.

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SUMMARY: This final rule along with an interim amendment is issued 
pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, Public 
Law 103-355 (the Act). The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council is 
amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the 
statutory requirements of the Act with regard to task and delivery 
order contracts. This regulatory action was subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993.

DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 1995.
    Comment Date: Comments on the interim rule addition of Section 
16.500 should be submitted to the FAR Secretariat at the address shown 
below on or before November 27, 1995 to be 

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considered in the formulation of a final rule.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties should submit written comments to: 
General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VRS), 18th & F 
Streets, NW, Room 4035, Attn: Ms. Beverly Fayson, Washington, DC 20405. 
Please cite FAC 90-33, FAR case 94-711, in all correspondence related 
to this case.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ed McAndrew, Special Contracting 
Team Leader, at (202) 501-1474 in reference to this FAR case. For 
general information, contact the FAR Secretariat, Room 4037, GSA 
Building, Washington, DC 20405 (202) 501-4755. Please cite FAC 90-33, 
FAR case 94-711.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-355) 
(the Act) provides authorities that streamline the acquisition process 
and minimize burdensome government-unique requirements.
    This final rule implements Sections 1004 and 1054 of the Act. 
Sections 1004 and 1054 created statutory definitions for ``task order 
contracts'' and ``delivery order contracts'' and created a statutory 
preference for making multiple awards of tasks order contracts and 
delivery order contracts. Sections 1004 and 1054 also established 
certain limitations on task order contracts for advisory and assistance 
services.
    The final rule creates a preference for making multiple awards of 
indefinite-quantity contracts. The rule also establishes when multiple 
awards should not be made.
    The final rule contains no specific procedures for making awards of 
indefinite-quantity contracts in order to empower agencies to develop 
selection criteria that meet the unique needs of each acquisition. 
However, the final rule does include guidance with respect to the 
procedures that may be used for issuing orders under multiple award 
contracts.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., applies to 
this final and interim rule and a Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 
(FRFA) has been prepared. A copy of the Analysis will be provided to 
the Chief Counsel for Advocacy for the Small Business Administration. A 
copy of the FRFA may be obtained from the FAR Secretariat.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because this final and 
interim rule does not impose recordkeeping or information collection 
requirements, or collections of information from offerors, contractors, 
or members of the public which require the approval of the Office of 
Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.

D. Determination To Issue an Interim Rule

    A determination has been made under the authority of the Secretary 
of Defense (DoD), the Administrator of General Services (GSA), and the 
Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
(NASA) that compelling reasons exist to promulgate this interim rule 
without prior opportunity for public comment. This action is necessary 
because the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (the Act) 
requires implementation by October 1, 1995.
    A proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on March 16, 
1995, to implement Sections 1004 and 1054 of the Act. The rule 
established a preference scheme for multiple awards of task and 
delivery order contracts, and placed limitations on the use of 
contracts for advisory and assistance services. The scope of the 
proposed rule excluded contracts subject to the procedures of FAR Part 
36 (Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts); Part 38 (Federal 
Supply Schedule Contracting); Part 39 (Acquisition of Information 
Resources); and Part 41 (Acquisition of Utility Services).
    As a result of public comments on the proposed rule, the scope of 
the rule has been revised to include (1) construction and architect-
engineer services, provided the selection of contractors and placement 
of orders for architect-engineer services is consistent with FAR 
Subpart 36.6; (2) Federal information processing resource requirements 
that are not satisfied under the Federal Supply Schedule Program, 
provided the selection of contractors and placement of orders is 
consistent with FAR Part 39; and (3) utility services. The language at 
FAR 16.500 is being promulgated as an interim rule, instead of a final 
rule, to reflect the change in scope.
    This change is not considered a significant revision within the 
meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577 and publication for public 
comment is not required. However, the FAR Council would like to obtain 
public comment before finalizing this revision to FAR 16.500. Public 
comments received in response to the interim rule will be considered in 
formulating the final rule.

E. Public Comments

    In response to the notice of proposed rulemaking published at 60 FR 
14346, March 16, 1995, 35 comments were received. The more significant 
changes resulting from the public comments were:
     Modification to Section 16.500 with respect to the 
applicability of the multiple award preference to architect/engineering 
services, Federal information processing resource requirements, utility 
contracts, and GSA's Federal Supply Schedule program.
     Incorporation of greater guidance with respect to 
procedures to be used in issuing orders under multiple award contracts.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 5, 6, 16 and 52

    Government procurement.

    Dated: September 20, 1995.
Edward C. Loeb,
Deputy Project Manager for the Implementation of the Federal 
Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994.

Issuance of Interim Rule

    Therefore, 48 CFR Part 16 is amended as set forth below:

PART 16--TYPES OF CONTRACTS

    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 16 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 40 U.S.C. 486(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 42 
U.S.C. 2473(c).

    2. Section 16.500 is added to read as follows:


16.500  Scope of subpart.

    This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for making awards 
of indefinite delivery contracts and establishes a preference scheme 
for making multiple awards of delivery order contracts and task order 
contracts. This subpart does not limit the use of other than 
competitive procedures authorized by part 6. Nothing in this subpart 
shall be construed to limit, impair, or restrict the authority of the 
General Services Administration (GSA) to enter into schedule, multiple 
award, or task or delivery order contracts under any other provision of 
law. Therefore, GSA regulations and the coverage in subpart 8.4, part 
38, or part 39 for the Federal Supply Schedule program (including 
contracts for Federal Information Processing resources), take 
precedence over this subpart. This subpart may be used to acquire 

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    (1) Architect-engineer services, provided the selection of 
contractors and placement of orders is consistent with subpart 36.6, 
and
    (2) Federal Information Processing resource requirements that are 
not satisfied under the Federal Supply Schedule Program, provided the 
selection of contractors and placement of orders is consistent with 
part 39.

Issuance of Final Rule

    Therefore, 48 CFR Parts 5, 6, 16 and 52 are amended as set forth 
below:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 5, 6, 16 and 52 
continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 40 U.S.C. 486(c); 10 U.S.C. chapter 137; and 42 
U.S.C. 2473(c).

PART 5--PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS


5.202 and 5.301  [Amended]

    2. Sections 5.202(a)(6) and 5.301(b)(4) are amended by removing the 
phrase ``a requirements contract'' and inserting ``Subpart 16.5'' in 
their place.

PART 6--COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS

    3. Section 6.001 is amended by adding paragraph (f) to read as 
follows:


6.001  Applicability.

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    (f) Orders placed against task order and delivery order contracts 
entered into pursuant to subpart 16.5.

PART 16--TYPES OF CONTRACTS

    4. & 5. Section 16.501 is redesignated as 16.501-2 and is amended 
by revising paragraphs (a) and (c), and a new 16.501-1 is added to read 
as follows:


16.501-1  Definitions.

    As used in this subpart--
    Advisory and assistance services has the same meaning as set forth 
in 37.201.
    Delivery order contract means a contract for supplies that does not 
procure or specify a firm quantity of supplies (other than a minimum or 
maximum quantity) and that provides for the issuance of orders for the 
delivery of supplies during the period of the contract.
    Task order contract means a contract for services that does not 
procure or specify a firm quantity of services (other than a minimum or 
maximum quantity) and that provides for the issuance of orders for the 
performance of tasks during the period of the contract.


16.501-2  General.

    (a) There are three types of indefinite-delivery contracts: 
Definite-quantity contracts, requirements contracts, and indefinite-
quantity contracts. The appropriate type of indefinite-delivery 
contract may be used to acquire supplies and/or services when the exact 
times and/or exact quantities of future deliveries are not known at the 
time of contract award. Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304d and section 303K of 
the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, 
requirements contracts and indefinite-quantity contracts are also known 
as delivery order contracts or task order contracts.
* * * * *
    (c) Indefinite-delivery contracts may provide for any appropriate 
cost or pricing arrangement under part 16. Cost or pricing arrangements 
that provide for an estimated quantity of supplies or services (e.g., 
estimated number of labor hours) must comply with the appropriate 
procedures of this subpart.


16.502  [Amended]

    6. Section 16.502 is amended in paragraph (a) by adding after the 
word ``deliveries'' the phrase ``or performance''.
    7. Section 16.503 is amended by revising paragraph (a) introductory 
text and (b); and adding paragraph (d) to read as follows:


16.503  Requirements contracts.

    (a) Description. A requirements contract provides for filling all 
actual purchase requirements of designated Government activities for 
supplies or services during a specified contract period, with 
deliveries or performance to be scheduled by placing orders with the 
contractor.
* * * * *
    (b) Application. A requirements contract may be appropriate for 
acquiring any supplies or services when the Government anticipates 
recurring requirements but cannot predetermine the precise quantities 
of supplies or services that designated Government activities will need 
during a definite period.
* * * * *
    (d) Limitations on use of requirements contracts for advisory and 
assistance services. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(2) of this 
section, no solicitation for a requirements contract for advisory and 
assistance services in excess of three years and $10,000,000 (including 
all options) may be issued unless the contracting officer or other 
official designated by the head of the agency determines in writing 
that the services required are so unique or highly specialized that it 
is not practicable to make multiple awards using the procedures in 
16.504.
    (2) The limitation in paragraph (d)(1) of this section is not 
applicable to an acquisition of supplies or services that includes the 
acquisition of advisory and assistance services, if the contracting 
officer or other official designated by the head of the agency 
determines that the advisory and assistance services are necessarily 
incident to, and not a significant component of, the contract.
    8. Section 16.504 is amended by revising the introductory text of 
paragraph (a), and adding paragraph (a)(4); in paragraph (a)(3) by 
inserting ``task or'' after the word ``each''; by removing the last 
sentence of paragraph (b); and by adding paragraph (c) to read as 
follows:


16.504  Indefinite-quantity contracts.

    (a) Description. An indefinite-quantity contract provides for an 
indefinite quantity, within stated limits, of supplies or services to 
be furnished during a fixed period, with deliveries or performance to 
be scheduled by placing orders with the contractor.
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    (4) In addition to other required provisions and clauses, a 
solicitation and contract for an indefinite quantity shall--
    (i) Specify the period of the contract, including the number of 
options and the period for which the contract may be extended under 
each option, if any;
    (ii) Specify the total minimum and maximum quantity or dollar value 
of supplies or services to be acquired under the contract;
    (iii) Include a statement of work, specifications, or other 
description, that reasonably describes the general scope, nature, 
complexity, and purpose of the supplies or services to be acquired 
under the contract in a manner that will enable a prospective offeror 
to decide whether to submit an offer;
    (iv) State the procedures that will be used in issuing orders and, 
if multiple awards may be made, state the procedures and selection 
criteria that will be used to provide awardees a fair opportunity to be 
considered for each order (see 16.505(b)(1));
    (v) If multiple awards may be made, include the provision at 
52.216-27, Single or Multiple Awards, to notify offerors that more than 
one contract may be awarded; and
    (vi) If an award of a task order contract for advisory and 
assistance services in excess of three years and $10,000,000 (including 
all options) is anticipated, include the provision at 52.216-28, 
Multiple Awards for Advisory and Assistance Services, unless a 
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award is made under paragraph (c)(2)(i)(A) of this section.
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    (c) Multiple award preference--(1) General preference. Except for 
indefinite-quantity contracts for advisory and assistance services as 
provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, the contracting officer 
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, give preference to making 
multiple awards of indefinite-quantity contracts under a single 
solicitation for the same or similar supplies or services to two or 
more sources. In making a determination as to whether multiple awards 
are appropriate, the contracting officer shall exercise sound business 
judgment as part of acquisition planning. No separate written 
determination to make a single award is necessary when the 
determination is contained in a written acquisition plan. Multiple 
awards should not be made if--
    (i) Only one contractor is capable of providing performance at the 
level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique 
or highly specialized;
    (ii) Based on the contracting officer's knowledge of the market, 
more favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, will be 
provided if a single award is made;
    (iii) The cost of administration of multiple contracts may outweigh 
any potential benefits from making multiple awards;
    (iv) Tasks likely to be ordered are so integrally related that only 
a single contractor can reasonably perform the work;
    (v) The total estimated value of the contract is less than the 
simplified acquisition threshold in part 13; or
    (vi) The contracting officer determines that multiple awards would 
not be in the best interests of the Government.
    (2) Contracts for advisory and assistance services. (i) Except as 
provided in paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section, if an indefinite-
quantity contract for advisory and assistance services will not exceed 
three years and $10,000,000, including all options, a contracting 
officer may, but is not required to, give preference to making multiple 
awards. If an indefinite-quantity contract for advisory and assistance 
services exceeds three years and $10,000,000, including all options, 
multiple awards shall be made unless--
    (A) The contracting officer or other official designated by the 
head of the agency determines in writing, prior to the issuance of the 
solicitation, that the services required under the task order contract 
are so unique or highly specialized that it is not practicable to award 
more than one contract. This determination may also be appropriate when 
the tasks likely to be issued are so integrally related that only a 
single contractor can reasonably perform the work;
    (B) The contracting officer or other official designated by the 
head of the agency determines in writing, after the evaluation of 
offers, that only one offeror is capable of providing the services 
required at the level of quality required; or
    (C) Only one offer is received.
    (ii) The requirements of paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section are 
not applicable to an acquisition of supplies or services that includes 
the acquisition of advisory and assistance services, if the contracting 
officer or other official designated by the head of the agency 
determines that the advisory and assistance services are necessarily 
incident to, and not a significant component of, the contract.
    9. Sections 16.505 and 16.506 are redesignated as 16.506 and 
16.505, respectively, and the newly-redesignated 16.505 is revised. The 
newly-redesignated 16.506 is amended by revising the heading; in 
paragraph (b) by removing ``Delivery-Order'' and inserting ``Order'' in 
its place; in paragraph (d)(3) by revising the parenthetical to read 
``(but see paragraph (d)(5) of this section).''; and adding paragraphs 
(f) and (g). The added and revised text reads as follows:


16.505  Ordering.

    (a) General. (1) When placing orders under this subpart, a separate 
notice under 5.201 is not required.
    (2) The contracting officer or duly appointed ordering officer 
shall ensure that individual orders clearly describe all services to be 
performed or supplies to be delivered. Such officer shall also ensure 
that orders are within the scope, period, and maximum value of the 
contract.
    (3) The contracting officer shall include in the contract Schedule 
the names of the activity or activities authorized to issue orders.
    (4) If appropriate, authorization for placing oral orders may be 
included in the contract Schedule; provided, that procedures have been 
established for obligating funds and that oral orders are confirmed in 
writing.
    (5) Orders may be placed by facsimile or by electronic commerce 
methods, if provided for in the contract.
    (6) Orders placed under indefinite-delivery contracts shall contain 
the following information:
    (i) Date of order.
    (ii) Contract number and order number.
    (iii) Item number and description, quantity, and unit price or 
estimated cost or fee.
    (iv) Delivery or performance date.
    (v) Place of delivery or performance (including consignee).
    (vi) Packaging, packing, and shipping instructions, if any.
    (vii) Accounting and appropriation data.
    (viii) Any other pertinent information.
    (7) No protest under subpart 33.1 is authorized in connection with 
the issuance or proposed issuance of an order under a task order 
contract or delivery order contract except for a protest on the grounds 
that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the 
contract.
    (b) Orders under multiple award contracts. (1) Except as provided 
for in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, for orders issued under 
multiple delivery order contracts or multiple task order contracts, 
each awardee shall be provided a fair opportunity to be considered for 
each order in excess of $2,500. In determining the procedures for 
providing awardees a fair opportunity to be considered for each order, 
contracting officers shall exercise broad discretion and may consider 
factors such as past performance, quality of deliverables, cost 
control, price, cost, or other factors that the contracting officer, in 
the exercise of sound business judgment, believes are relevant to the 
placement of orders. The procedures and selection criteria that will be 
used to provide multiple awardees a fair opportunity to be considered 
for each order must be set forth in the solicitation and contract. The 
procedures for selecting awardees for the placement of particular 
orders need not comply with the competition requirements of part 6. 
However, agencies shall not use any method (such as allocation) that 
would not result in fair consideration being given to all awardees 
prior to placing each order. Formal evaluation plans or scoring of 
quotes or offers are not required. Agencies may use oral proposals and 
streamlined procedures when selecting an order awardee. In addition, 
the contracting officer need not contact each of the multiple awardees 
under the contract before selecting an order awardee if the contracting 
officer has information available to ensure that each awardee is 
provided a fair opportunity to be considered for each order.
    (2) Awardees need not be given an opportunity to be considered for 
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particular order in excess of $2,500 under multiple delivery order 
contracts or multiple task order contracts if the contracting officer 
determines that--
    (i) The agency need for such supplies or services is of such 
urgency that providing such opportunity would result in unacceptable 
delays;
    (ii) Only one such contractor is capable of providing such supplies 
or services required at the level of quality required because the 
supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized;
    (iii) The order should be issued on a sole-source basis in the 
interest of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on to an order 
already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were 
given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order; or
    (iv) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum 
guarantee.
    (3) The Ocompeting independentlyO requirement of 15.804-1(b)(1) is 
satisfied for orders placed under multiple delivery order contracts or 
multiple task order contracts when--
    (i) The price for the supplies or services is established in the 
contract at the time of contract award; or
    (ii) The contracting officer solicits offers from two or more 
awardees for order placement when the price for the supplies or 
services is not established in the contract at the time of contract 
award.
    (4) The head of the agency shall designate a task order contract 
and delivery order contract ombudsman who shall be responsible for 
reviewing complaints from contractors on task order contracts and 
delivery order contracts. The ombudsman shall review complaints from 
the contractors and ensure that all contractors are afforded a fair 
opportunity to be considered, consistent with the procedures in the 
contract. The ombudsman shall be a senior agency official who is 
independent of the contracting officer and may be the agency's 
competition advocate.
    (c) Limitation on ordering period for task order contracts for 
advisory and assistance services. (1) Except as provided for in 
paragraph (c)(2) of this section, the ordering period of a task order 
contract for advisory and assistance services, including all options or 
modifications, may not exceed five years, unless a longer period is 
specifically authorized by a statute that is applicable to such a 
contract. Notwithstanding the five-year limitation or the requirements 
of Part 6, a task order contract for advisory and assistance services 
may be extended on a sole-source basis only once for a period not to 
exceed six months if the contracting officer or other official 
designated by the head of the agency determines that--
    (i) The award of a follow-on contract is delayed by circumstances 
that were not reasonably foreseeable at the time the initial contract 
was entered into; and
    (ii) The extension is necessary to ensure continuity of services 
pending the award of the follow-on contract.
    (2) The limitation on ordering period contained in paragraph (c)(1) 
of this section is not applicable to an acquisition of supplies or 
services that includes the acquisition of advisory and assistance 
services, if the contracting officer or other official designated by 
the head of the agency determines that the advisory and assistance 
services are necessarily incident to, and not a significant component 
of, the contract.


16.506  Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

* * * * *
    (f) The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 52.216-
27, Single or Multiple Awards, in solicitations for indefinite quantity 
contracts that may result in multiple contract awards. This provision 
shall not be used for advisory and assistance services contracts that 
exceed three years and $10,000,000 (including all options). Contracting 
officers may modify the provision to specify the number of awards the 
Government reasonably estimates that it may make.
    (g) In accordance with 16.504(a)(4)(vi), the contracting officer 
shall insert the provision at 52.216-28, Multiple Awards for Advisory 
and Assistance Services, in solicitations for task order contracts for 
advisory and assistance services that exceed three years and 
$10,000,000 (including all options) unless a determination has been 
made under 16.504(c)(2)(i)(A). Contracting officers may modify the 
provision to specify the number of awards the Government reasonably 
estimates that it may make.

PART 52--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

    10. Section 52.216-18 is revised to read as follows:


52.216-18  Ordering.

    As prescribed in 16.506(a), insert the following clause:

Ordering (Oct 1995)

    (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 designated in the Schedule. 
Such orders may be issued from __________ through __________ [insert 
dates].
    (b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms 
and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a 
delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall 
control.
    (c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered 
``issued'' when the Government deposits the order in the mail. 
Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce 
methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

(End of clause)

    11. Section 52.216-19 is amended by revising the section heading, 
introductory text, and clause heading and date to read as follows:


52.216-19  Order Limitations.

    As prescribed in 16.506(b), insert a clause substantially the same 
as follows:

Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

* * * * *
    12. Section 52.216-20 is amended by revising the introductory text; 
revising the clause date to read ``(OCT 1995)'', and in the first 
sentence of paragraph (c) by removing the word ``Delivery-'' to read as 
follows:


52.216-20  Definite Quantity.

    As prescribed in 16.506(c), insert the following clause:

Definite Quantity (Oct 1995)

* * * * *
    13. Section 52.216-21 is amended by revising the introductory text 
and the second sentence of paragraph (b) by removing the word 
``Delivery-'' to read as follows:


52.216-21  Requirements.

    As prescribed in 16.506(d), insert the following clause:
* * * * *
    14. Section 52.216-22 is amended by revising the introductory text; 
in the clause heading by removing the date ``(APR 1984)'' and inserting 
``(OCT 1995)'' in its place; and in the first sentence of paragraph (c) 
by removing the word ``Delivery-'' to read as follows:


52.216-22  Indefinite Quantity.

    As prescribed in 16.506(e), insert the following clause:

Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995)

* * * * *
    15. Section 52.216-27 is added to read as follows:


52.216-27  Single or Multiple Awards.

    As prescribed in 16.506(f), insert the following provision:

Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995)

    The Government may elect to award a single delivery order 
contract or task order 

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contract or to award multiple delivery order contracts or task order 
contracts for the same or similar supplies or services to two or 
more sources under this solicitation.

(End of provision)

    16. Section 52.216-28 is added to read as follows:


52.216-28   Multiple Awards for Advisory and Assistance Services.

    As prescribed in 16.506(g), insert the following provision:

Multiple Awards for Advisory and Assistance Services (Oct 1995)

    The Government intends to award multiple contracts for the same 
or similar advisory and assistance services to two or more sources 
under this solicitation unless the Government determines, after 
evaluation of offers, that only one offeror is capable of providing 
the services at the level of quality required.

(End of provision)

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