FAR 52.216-19 — Order Limitations
Establishes minimum and maximum task order sizes under IDIQ contracts.
When This Clause Applies
Required in IDIQ contracts with order limitations.
What This Means for Contractors
Contractor cannot be forced to accept orders below the minimum size or above the maximum. Order limitations protect contractor from disproportionately small or large orders that don't fit the contract structure.
Common Pitfalls
- 1Accepting orders outside limitations creates contract administration disputes
- 2Not negotiating appropriate limitations at award
Related Topics
Related Clauses
Ordering
Specifies how orders are placed under IDIQ contracts — typically by the contracting officer or designated ordering activities.
Indefinite Quantity
Standard IDIQ contract clause establishing minimum and maximum order quantities, task order procedures, and ordering rights.
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