Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contracts Indefinite
delivery, indefinite quantity contracts provide for an
indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time. They are used
when GSA can’t determine, above a specified minimum, the precise
quantities of supplies or services that the government will
require during the contract period. IDIQs help streamline the
contract process and speed service delivery. IDIQ contracts are
most often used for service contracts and architect-engineering
services. Awards are usually for base years and option years.
The government places delivery orders (for supplies) or task
orders (for services) against a basic contract for individual
requirements. Minimum and maximum quantity limits are specified
in the basic contract as either number of units (for supplies)
or as dollar values (for services). Indefinite Delivery,
Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract Listing>> (Excel
spreadsheet)