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FAR 52.216-27 — Single or Multiple Awards.

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52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards.

Type: Provision

Prescribed in: 16.506(f)

Current version date: OCT 1995

Prescription and Applicability

FAR Prescription, 16.506(f)

(f) Insert the provision at 52.216-27, Single or Multiple Awards, in solicitations for indefinite-quantity contracts that may result in multiple contract awards. Modify the provision to specify the estimated number of awards. Do not use this provision for advisory and assistance services contracts that exceed 3 years and $20 million (including all options).

Current Text

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 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)

[60 FR 49727, Sept. 26, 1995]

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Reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.216-27