FAR 16.502 Definite-quantity contracts
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 16.502
- Type
- Section
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
Text
(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.
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, and 35 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 16.502?
FAR 16.502 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Definite-quantity contracts".
Are changes to FAR 16.502 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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