FAR 52.211-17 - Delivery of Excess Quantities

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Prescribed in 11.703(b)
Effective Date:	1 September 1989
Clause or Provision:	Clause
Provision or Clause Number:	52.211-17 - Delivery of Excess Quantities
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:
Optional:	Utility Services; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Facilities; Indefinite Delivery; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Fixed Price, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Fixed Price, Service; Fixed Price, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service
Subject:	Quantity/Quantities
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:	0
Prescription Overview:	Prescription (b) The contracting officer may insert the clause at 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities, in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price supply contract is contemplated.
Clause Overview:	Clause The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of each item quantity within allowable variations, if any. If the Contractor delivers and the Government receives quantities of any item in excess of the quantity called for (after considering any allowable variation in quantity), such excess quantities will be treated as being delivered for the convenience of the Contractor. The Government may retain such excess quantities up to $250 in value without compensating the Contractor therefor, and the Contractor waives all right, title, or interests therein. Quantities in excess of $250 will, at the option of the Government, either be returned at the Contractor’s expense or retained and paid for by the Government at the contract unit price.
Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:	0
Incorporated by Reference:	Yes
Uniform Contract Format:	F
Editor:	Marshall

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