### Question
How does the law define task order contract?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2304d*, **task order contract** is defined as:

> a contract for services that does not procure or specify a firm quantity of services (other than a minimum or maximum quantity) and that provides for the issuance of orders for the performance of tasks during the period of the contract

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2304d*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 137-PROCUREMENT GENERALLY**

