48 CFR § 517.208 - 517.208 Solicitation provisions.

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title: "48 CFR § 517.208 - 517.208   Solicitation provisions."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "517.208"
section_name: "517.208   Solicitation provisions."
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chapter_name: "GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION"
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part_number: "517"
part_name: "SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS"
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# 517.208 517.208   Solicitation provisions.

(a) Insert a provision substantially the same as the provision at 217-70, Evaluation of Options, in solicitations for the Special Order Program when the following conditions apply:

(1) The solicitation contains an option clause to extend the term of the contract; and

(2) The contract will be fixed price and contain an economic price adjustment clause.

(b) Insert a provision substantially the same as the provision at 552.217-71, Notice Regarding Option(s), in solicitations that include an option clause for increased quantities of supplies or services, or an option clause to extend the term of the contract.

[86 FR 55519, Oct. 6, 2021]