As prescribed in 13.390-5(a)(2), insert a provision in solicitations substantially as follows:
INDEFINITE DELIVERY PURCHASE ORDER (IDPO) AGREEMENT (MAR 1999) - DLAD
(a) The prospective contractor _____ agrees _____ does not agree that, if an order is placed for the solicited quantity, the Government may place additional orders for the item(s) covered by this Request for Quotations, at the same price quoted for the solicited quantity, for any order issued, within a quantity range of _____ to _____ units, within (insert time period) from the date of that purchase order, under the same terms and conditions as that purchase order. Such orders will be issued no more frequently than _____ times per quarter. The aggregate total dollar value of orders issued shall not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold or $5,000,000 for acquisitions conducted under FAR Subpart 13.5. In no event shall the Government be obligated to place subsequent orders under this agreement. The initial purchase order will contain the terms and conditions of this agreement, including this provision, and subsequent orders will cite the initial purchase order number. The contractor agrees to advise the contracting officer in writing at any point in time it determines that it cannot accept subsequent orders under this agreement.
(b) Numbering. The uniform procurement instrument identification numbering (PIIN) system will be used. The initial purchase order and subsequent orders will be distinguished by a "D" in the ninth position and a "5" in the tenth position of the PIIN. The initial purchase order will be numbered with sub-PIIN 0001. Subsequent orders will be serially numbered with sub-PIIN numbers 0002 through 9999.
(Note: Failure to agree to this provision will not affect an award decision for the solicited quantity.)
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