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FAR 52.211-16
Variation in Quantity

Federal Acquisition Regulation · Quoting & Award · Updated 2026-08-26
variation in quantityoverrununderrunquantity

What it says

Permits delivery of a quantity that varies from the stated contract quantity within specified percentage limits, when the solicitation allows it.

Why it matters on DIBBS

On items with production overruns/underruns (castings, moldings, cut material), the allowed variation percentage changes your real unit economics — read it before you price.

This is a plain-English editorial summary, not the official text and not legal advice. Read the official clause at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.211-16.

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