### Question
How is the "task order contract" defined?


### Answer
The term **task order contract** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 253k* as follows -

> 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:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 253k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES > SUBCHAPTER IV-PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

