Use of an IDPO is appropriate where repetitive low dollar value purchases are made for the same item, the price of the item is expected to be stable, and expected yearly or other long-term demands are not sufficient to establish an indefinite delivery contract. The aggregate total dollar value of orders issued against an IDPO during the ordering period shall not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (or $5,000,000 for acquisitions conducted under FAR Subpart 13.5). To establish an IDPO above $25,000 the contracting officer must satisfy the publishing requirements at FAR 5.101. Requirements shall not be split to qualify for use of an IDPO (see FAR 13.003(c)). Only one IDPO shall be established per item.
