As prescribed in 247.271-3(e), use the following clause:
PERIOD OF CONTRACT (OCT 2001)
(a) This contract begins January 1, ____, and ends December 31, ____, both dates inclusive. Any work ordered before, and not completed by the expiration date shall be governed by the terms of this contract.
(b) The Government will not place new orders under this contract that require that performance commence more than 15 days after the expiration date.
(c) The Government may place orders required for the completion of services (for shipments in the Contractor's possession) for 180 days past the expiration date.
(End of clause)