52.217-9029 Exercise Quantity Options.

As prescribed in 17.208(d)(90), insert the following clause:

EXERCISE QUANTITY OPTIONS (OCT 2011) - DLAD

(a)  The Government may require delivery of additional supplies in accordance with the line items identified as Quantity Options in the Schedule.

(b)  The option may be exercised in one or more increments from time of award of the basic contract through 14 days prior to the end of the contract. The total quantity of supplies ordered under this option will not exceed the maximum specified in the Schedule for the applicable Option line item but may be less than the maximum quantity. A written notice mailed or otherwise furnished by the contracting officer to the contractor within the time specified in this paragraph shall constitute an exercise of the option.

(1)  Delivery of option quantities shall be required within the same number of days as specified in the basic contract for the item(s), less any time provided in the contract for the production, testing, approval, or waiver of First Article Test. If additional time is required for delivery of the option quantity, the contractor must submit a written request to the contracting officer within 10 days after receipt of option exercise notice.

(2)  The contractor will not be required to deliver option items prior to the earliest delivery date for the basic contract award line items.

(c)  If the specifications are changed prior to option exercise or if the option exercise specifies delivery points or packing requirements other than stated in the basic contract, the price and delivery time for the option exercise quantity shall be subject to adjustment, as provided by the contract.

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