A contract type that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services over a fixed period, with delivery orders placed as needed.
An Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a vehicle that establishes a framework for the government to order services or supplies over a period of time. The specific quantities and delivery schedules are determined when individual task or delivery orders are placed.
How IDIQ Contracts Work
The government awards the IDIQ to one or multiple contractors. When a specific need arises, the agency issues a task order (for services) or delivery order (for products) to one or more IDIQ holders. This two-step process is faster than full and open competition for each need.
Types of IDIQ Contracts
Single-Award IDIQs go to one contractor. Multiple-Award IDIQs (MA-IDIQs) create a competitive pool of vendors who then compete for individual task orders. Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and GSA Schedules are forms of IDIQ vehicles.
Strategic Value of IDIQs
Winning an IDIQ position is highly valuable because it provides a pipeline of opportunities without full competition each time. Many large federal programs are structured as IDIQ contracts worth billions over 5-10 years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an IDIQ and a BPA?
An IDIQ establishes a binding contract with minimum and maximum order quantities. A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is a simpler arrangement that streamlines repetitive purchases from an existing schedule, without the same binding minimums as an IDIQ.
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