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SPs and Ps - Supplying Principles and Practices - Contents
4-1.8
Order Content
A typical order contains:
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.
The following should be included 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 SOW or SOO that
describes the services to be performed (additional information can be found in Section
2-2
,
Start Request for Proposal Development
).
Communications plan for resolving potential conflicts (for major
purchases).