48 C.F.R. §§ 52.211-16

Current through November 30, 2024

Section 52.211-16 - Variation in Quantity

As prescribed in 11.703(a), insert the following clause:

Variation in Quantity (APR 1984)

(a) A variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will not be accepted unless the variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) below.

(b) The permissible variation shall be limited to:

__ Percent increase [Contracting Officer insert percentage]

__ Percent decrease [Contracting Officer insert percentage]

This increase or decrease shall apply to __ *

(End of clause)

*Contracting Officer shall insert in the blank the designation(s) to which the percentages apply, such as (1) the total contract quantity, (2) item 1 only, (3) each quantity specified in the delivery schedule, (4) the total item quantity for each destination, or (5) the total quantity of each item without regard to destination.

48 C.F.R. §§52.211-16

48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983. Redesignated and amended at 60 FR 48251, 48256, Sept. 18, 1995; 64 FR 10538, Mar. 4, 1999