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SPs and Ps - Supplying Principles and Practices - Contents
4-1.8
Order Content
A typical order contains the following:
Item number and description, quantity, and unit and total price.
Place and date of delivery or performance.
Packaging, packing, and shipping instructions (if not already established in the contract).
Accounting and fiscal data.
Include the following as appropriate:
Price ceiling limiting the Postal Service’s obligation.
Additional terms and conditions specific to the order and not already included in the contract or ordering agreement.
Any other pertinent information, including a statement of objectives (SOO) or SOW that describes the services to be performed (additional information can be found in the Start Request for Proposals (RFP) Development topic of the Prepare Project task of Process Step 2: Evaluate Sources).
Communications plan for resolving potential conflicts (for major purchases).