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4-1.4 Indefinite-Delivery Contracts and Delivery Orders

Indefinite-delivery contracts are used when the desired period of contract performance is known, but the exact time of delivery is unknown at the time of award. Indefinite-delivery contracts typically apply to contracts for products. For example, if the Postal Service purchases a high-resolution printer, it may establish an indefinite-delivery contract for future printer accessory purchases from the supplier to reduce administrative lead time and inventory investment.

A delivery order is an order from the Postal Service to a supplier to deliver products under an existing indefinite-delivery contract. During the contract term, delivery orders are issued by the CO or designated ordering official.




Link to "4-1.3 Contract Vehicles for Ordering" Link to contents for "4 USPS Supplying Practices Process Step 4: Deliver and Receive Requirements"      Link to "4-1.5 Ordering Agreements and Task Orders"