A contract vehicle is a pre-established acquisition mechanism that streamlines buying by allowing agencies to issue task or
delivery orders without conducting a full and open competition each time. Examples include IDIQs, BPAs, GWACs, and Multiple
Award Schedules. Winning a place on a vehicle grants access to downstream orders, but does not guarantee revenue; vendors must
still compete for task orders. Vehicles offer speed, standardized terms, and predictable pricing. Capture strategies should
analyze ordering patterns, small business participation, and on-ramp/off-ramp provisions. Effective vehicle management includes
pipeline monitoring, partner enablement, and proactive marketing to ordering agencies.
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Contract Vehicle
A pre-competed mechanism (e.g., IDIQ, BPA, GWAC) through which agencies place orders.
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Related Glossary Terms
A pre-competed mechanism (e.g., IDIQ, BPA, GWAC) through which agencies place orders.
A contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period.
A simplified method to fill recurring needs by establishing charge accounts with qualified sources.
A multiple-award IDIQ for IT solutions used across the federal government.