Clause

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity.

If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an exten

Type: Clause (C)
Prescribed in: 11.703(c)
Effective: Apr 1984
Primary source: eCFR 48 CFR 52.211-18 · acquisition.gov

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Applicability in the matrix

Contract types for 52.211-18 as published in the Smart Matrix
IBR	Yes Incorporated by reference
UCF	F
FP CON	A As prescribed
SAP	A As prescribed

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