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What is an IDIQ contract, and can a company that is not a holder still get any of the work?

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  • Yes, your company can get work on these task orders as a subcontractor to an IDIQ holder.
  • An Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a type of contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period.
  • The government places orders for individual requirements, known as task orders or delivery orders, un
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My company does cybersecurity consulting. We've been tracking an agency we want to work with, but all their recent federal contract awards are through something called an IDIQ contract. The solicitation number for this IDIQ shows it closed to new offers three years ago. We don't hold one of these contracts.

I see a lot of task orders being issued under this IDIQ. Is there a way for a company like mine to get work on these task orders, even if we are not one of the prime contractors on the IDIQ? Can we be a subcontractor to one of the IDIQ holders?

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asked Tom B. Construction estimator, public works · Phoenix, AZ · 225 rep

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Yes, your company can get work on these task orders as a subcontractor to an IDIQ holder. An Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a type of contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period. The government places orders for individual requirements, known as task orders or delivery orders, under the IDIQ. Since you are not a prime on the IDIQ, your path to this work is through one of the current IDIQ prime contractors. You would need to identify the IDIQ holders and then approach them as a potential subcontractor. The prime contractor would then issue a subcontract to your company for the specific work on a task order. This is a common way for companies to gain experience and build relationships with prime contractors and agencies, especially when they cannot bid directly on the prime contract vehicle.

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answered Dave H. Verified vendorParts distributor, DLA and DIBBS · Dayton, OH · 228 rep
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Yes, you can pursue work as a subcontractor on an IDIQ task order, but you should also investigate if the agency uses the SBA Mentor-Protege Program. Dave is correct that subcontracting is a common route, but a formal mentor-protege relationship can provide a more structured approach to securing work and building capacity.

Under the SBA Mentor-Protege Program, your company, as a protege, can form a joint venture with an IDIQ prime contractor, acting as the mentor. This joint venture can then bid on task orders under the IDIQ. The SBA rules allow a protege to generally have two mentor-protege agreements over its lifetime, and a mentor can have up to three proteges at one time. This arrangement can offer significant advantages in terms of past performance and technical capabilities when bidding on task orders.

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answered Nadia F. Verified vendorWOSB owner, management consulting · Minneapolis, MN · 469 rep
Nadia is right about the Mentor-Protege Program opening doors. My firm has bid on task orders through a joint venture with our mentor, and it helps with past performance requirements. · Luis A. ·

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