IDIQ
Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
ProcurementDefinition
A contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of services or supplies during a fixed time period.
More Information
IDIQ contracts establish maximum and minimum order quantities but don't guarantee specific volumes. Task orders or delivery orders are issued against the IDIQ as needs arise. Winning an IDIQ contract means you've been approved as a vendor but must compete for specific work through task orders.
Example
Five companies win positions on a $500 million IDIQ contract for IT modernization services and then compete for task orders.