FAR 52.216-18 — Ordering
Specifies how orders are placed under IDIQ contracts — typically by the contracting officer or designated ordering activities.
When This Clause Applies
Required in IDIQ contracts. Often used with 52.216-22.
What This Means for Contractors
Defines who can issue orders and under what authority. Contractors must accept orders from designated activities within the contract terms. Disputes over order validity are common when ordering activity exceeds delegated authority.
Common Pitfalls
- 1Performing on orders issued by unauthorized activities (cost may not be recoverable)
- 2Not verifying ordering authority on questionable orders
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