IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity)

An IDIQ contract is a framework agreement that provides for an indefinite quantity of goods or services during a fixed period, with delivery orders placed as needs arise. IDIQ contracts have guaranteed minimum and stated maximum values.

How It Works

IDIQ contracts are among the most valuable contract vehicles in federal procurement. They establish a pre-competed pool of vendors, and then agencies issue task orders or delivery orders without full re-competition. Getting on an IDIQ vehicle can provide years of steady revenue. Major IDIQ vehicles include OASIS, Alliant, and SEWP.

Example

The Department of Defense awards a 5-year IDIQ contract for IT services with a $10M ceiling. Over the contract period, they issue individual task orders for specific projects — a network upgrade here, a security assessment there — until the ceiling is reached.

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