(a) Unless otherwise qualified (e.g., by the type of contract contemplated, the nature of the requirement, or dollar amount) in a prescription for a solicitation provision or contract clause specified in Part 352 or elsewhere in the HHSAR, the term “contract” means-
(1) An award, including modifications thereunder, that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, including a task order or delivery order, whether placed under a GSA FSS contract, an IDIQ contract, a GWAC, or a BPA, and a purchase order placed under the authority of FAR subpart 13.5 ); and
(2) A bilateral award- i.e., when both the Contracting Officer and the contractor sign the award document, that exceeds the micro-purchase threshold but which does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(b) When the term “order” is specified in a prescription for a solicitation provision or order clause, it means an order that exceeds the micro-purchase threshold but which does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, except those bilateral awards specified in (a)(2) above.
(c) If a clause is included in the master instrument (e.g., in an IDIQ contract or a BPA), it is not necessary to also include the clause in a task order or delivery order thereunder.
(d) When a dollar amount or dollar threshold is specified (e.g., $25 million or simplified acquisition threshold), the dollar amount of the award (contract or order) includes any options thereunder.
