A task order is an order for services issued under a master contract vehicle (e.g., IDIQ or GWAC). It specifies the scope,
period of performance, deliverables, and pricing for the discrete effort. Multiple award IDIQs require vendors to compete for
each task order among the awardees. Success depends on understanding the customer’s mission, tailoring solutions quickly, and
maintaining compliant, responsive proposals within compressed timelines. Agencies benefit from reduced lead times and consistent
terms. For contractors, disciplined task order capture and proposal operations are essential to convert vehicle access into
booked revenue.
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Task Order
An order for services placed against an existing contract vehicle such as an IDIQ.
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An order for services placed against an existing contract vehicle such as an IDIQ.
A contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period.
A multiple-award IDIQ for IT solutions used across the federal government.