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"ipod, I completely understand the morning fog... \nI'm really curious about why you can't use an IDIQ. Ordering off an IDIQ acehieves the same results as exericsing an option, especially if you have the item you're procuring priced on the base IDIQ. Also, you can issue an order on an IDIQ that has options. \nJoel, in response to your comment, \"It appears that this \"class J&amp;A\" would be used for orders from one firm.\" I think what defines a 'class J&amp;A\" is dependent on the agency. I couldn't find any specific definition of a class so that means we would use a common dictionary defintion (for 'class J&amp;A', good luck) but FAR 6.304© states, \"A class justification for other than full and open competition shall be approved in writing in accordance with agency procedures.\" For me that's the Army. The DFARS does not talk to class justifications but the AFARS clearly defines a class justification for Army folk. See AFARS 5106.303-1(d) \n\"A justification approved on a class basis authorizes the award of two or more contract actions using other than full and open competition. Provided that it complies with the requirements below, the justification may encompass identified contract actions for the same or integrally related supplies or services or other contract actions that require essentially identical justification. A justification made on a class basis— \n    (i) Is not limited to a single contractor; \n    (ii) May cover contracts for non-permanent requirements to be awarded in successive fiscal years, provided that the requirements and quantities are included in the Future Years Defense Plan, and their costs have been specifically identified; \n    (iii) Must address every contract included in the scope of the class justification in each paragraph, in detail (e.g., specific quantity and dollar amounts for each contract; detailed documentation of the circumstances supporting the use of other than full and open competitive procedures for each contracting action); and \n    (iv) Must include only those supply or service components that are, and will clearly remain, sole or limited source for the period covered by the justification.\" \n"
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