FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity

Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Mar 1989 version

Facts

Citation
FAR 52.217-6
Type
Clause
Current version
March 1989
Prescribed in
FAR 17.208(d)
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 17.208(d), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within [fill-in]. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

Proposed changes

Proposed rule Published Comments
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, and 35 91 FR 59476 · FAR Case 2026-006, Docket No. FAR-2026-0006, Sequence No. 1 Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found

Quick answers

What is FAR 52.217-6?

FAR 52.217-6 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Option for Increased Quantity".

What is the current version of FAR 52.217-6?

The current version is dated March 1989.

Where is FAR 52.217-6 prescribed?

It is prescribed in FAR 17.208(d), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

Are changes to FAR 52.217-6 proposed?

One proposed change has no final rule yet.

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