Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
A contract vehicle for an unspecified quantity of work over a period.
Definition
An IDIQ establishes terms, ceiling value, and ordering period; actual work is ordered through task or delivery orders, often competed among awarded holders.
Why it matters
Winning a seat is only the beginning — task order capture is a separate, faster-moving competition.
Example
A ten-year multiple-award IDIQ with a $950M ceiling for engineering support.
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