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


### Answer
The term **task order contract** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 4101* as follows -

> a contract for services that—


(A) does not procure or specify a firm quantity of services (other than a minimum or maximum quantity)

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 4101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Federal Procurement Policy > Division C-Procurement > CHAPTER 41-TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS**

