FAR 52.216-18 Ordering
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Aug 2020 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.216-18
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- August 2020
- Prescribed in
- FAR 16.506(a)
- Last amended
- 85 FR 40075 Effective Aug 3, 2020
- 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 clause.
Text
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 designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from [fill-in] through [fill-in].
(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) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—
(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;
(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or
(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—
(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or
(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.
(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Orders Issued via Fax or Electronic Commerce |
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 52.216-18?
FAR 52.216-18 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Ordering".
What is the current version of FAR 52.216-18?
The current version is dated August 2020.
Where is FAR 52.216-18 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 16.506(a), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
When was FAR 52.216-18 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Orders Issued via Fax or Electronic Commerce" (85 FR 40075), published Jul 2, 2020 and effective Aug 3, 2020.
Are changes to FAR 52.216-18 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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