GovCon Glossary

Federal Contracting Terms, Explained

Plain-English definitions of the acronyms, vehicles, and concepts every government contractor runs into — from IDIQ and GWAC to FAR clauses and Section L/M.

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IDIQ

Contract Vehicles

IDIQ stands for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity — a federal contract that lets agencies issue task or delivery orders for an unspecified amount of supplies or services over a fixed period. Here's how IDIQs really work, why agencies use them, and how to win one.

Also known as:Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Contract, ID/IQ, IDIQ