216.501  General.

(a)

(i)  For items with a shelf-life of less than six months, consider the use of indefinite-delivery type contracts with orders to be placed either-

(A)  Directly by the users; or

(B)  By central purchasing offices with deliveries direct to users.

(ii)  Whenever a1n indefinite-delivery contract is issued, the issuing office must furnish all ordering offices sufficient information for the ordering office to complete its contract reporting responsibilities under 204.670-2. This data must be furnished to the ordering activity in sufficient time for the activity to prepare its report for the action within three working days of the order.