538.270-3 Use of clause fill-in information.

(a) General. The fill-in information required by GSAR 538.273(e) outlines the timeframe that orders must be completed and provides for—

(1)The exercise of task and delivery order options after the FSS contract ordering period, if those options were evaluated as part of the initial award and the order is completed within the timeframe outlined in 538.273(e);

(2) The FSS contract to remain an active contract until the final order is closed out; and

(3)The FSS contract to govern the terms and conditions with respect to active task and delivery orders (e.g., price adjustments) to the same extent as if the orders were completed during the FSS contract ordering period.

(b)  Continuity of services. The fill-in information prescribed in 538.273(e) does not preclude use of FAR clause 52.217-8 by ordering activities. However, the clause may only be used if the extension does not extend the cumulative term of the task order beyond the timeframe outlined in 538.273(e).