As prescribed in 45.106(107) insert the following clause:
FIRM AND FLEXIBLE SIZES (Jul 2008) - DLAD
(a) The sizes set forth in Section F hereof for the first three delivery increments are firm; however, the Contractor may not proceed to cut and fabricate for such increments until following the expiration of 3 working days from the date of award during which time the Government reserves the right to make one change to these firm sizes.
(b) Except as provided below:
(1) The size for the remaining delivery increments are flexible;
(2) The flexible sizes are furnished for the purposes of formulation and evaluation of offers;
(3) The Contractor may not proceed to cut and fabricate the flexible portion.
(c) Firm sizes for the flexible portion will be furnished by the contracting officer not later than 120 days prior to the end of each applicable delivery period. If notice of change for the flexible portion is not given by such time, the Contractor may cut sizes and quantities set forth in the flexible schedule for the applicable delivery period. Once the Contractor has been furnished the firm sizes for the flexible portions of the schedule, it will be considered a firm schedule for the applicable delivery increment.
(d) Notwithstanding the above, sizes and/or quantities of each size are further subject to change by the contracting officer; any such change shall be deemed to be a change within the purview of the article entitled "Changes.” All changes made under the provisions of this clause shall be made in accordance with clause 52.245-9022, Sized Items.
(End of Clause)
