[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR17.105-2]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

 

PART 17_SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS--Table of Contents

 

                   Subpart 17.1_Multiyear Contracting

 

Sec. 17.105-2  Objectives.



    Use of multiyear contracting is encouraged to take advantage of one 

or more of the following:

    (a) Lower costs.

    (b) Enhancement of standardization.

    (c) Reduction of administrative burden in the placement and 

administration of contracts.

    (d) Substantial continuity of production or performance, thus 

avoiding annual startup costs, preproduction testing costs, make-ready 

expenses, and phaseout costs.

    (e) Stabilization of contractor work forces.

    (f) Avoidance of the need for establishing quality control 

techniques and procedures for a new contractor each year.

    (g) Broadening the competitive base with opportunity for 

participation by firms not otherwise willing or able to



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compete for lesser quantities, particularly in cases involving high 

startup costs.

    (h) Providing incentives to contractors to improve productivity 

through investment in capital facilities, equipment, and advanced 

technology.