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PGI 216.504: Indefinite-quantity contracts.

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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 216.504 · FAR 16.504
The corresponding FAR Part 16 and DFARS Part 216 have been overhauled under the RFO. PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment. View FAR Part 16

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(c) Multiple award preference—

(1) Planning the acquisition.

(ii)(D)(1) The senior procurement executive has the authority to make the determination authorized in FAR 16.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1).

(i) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3403(d)(3), when making the determination at FAR 16.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1)(i), the senior procurement executive shall determine that the task or delivery orders expected under the contract are so integrally related that only a single source can “efficiently perform the work,” instead of “reasonably perform the work” as required by the FAR.

(2) The congressional notification requirement at FAR 16.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(2) does not apply to DoD.

(3) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3403(d)(3), the determination at FAR 16.504 (c)(1)(ii)(D) is not required if a justification has been executed, in accordance with FAR subpart 6.3 and subpart 206.3.

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