§ 3401. Task and delivery order contracts: definitions

In this chapter:

• (1) The term “delivery order contract” means a contract for property—
  • (A) that does not procure or specify a firm quantity of property (other than a minimum or maximum quantity); and
  • (B) that provides for the issuance of orders for the delivery of property during the period of the contract.
• (2) The term “task order contract” means a contract for services—
  • (A) that does not procure or specify a firm quantity of services (other than a minimum or maximum quantity); and
  • (B) that provides for the issuance of orders for the performance of tasks during the period of the contract.