The Fundamentals

This chapter describes the structure, legal basis, general practices, and overall challenges of the IDIQ Task Order contract.

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Q D I I Task Order Service Contracts

How to Win and Perform on Task Order Contracts

The Project Managers Guide to IDIQ Task Order Service Contracts

Mark E. Salesky

The Project Managers Guide to IDIQ Task Order Service Contracts How to Win and Perform on Task Order Contracts

Mark E. Salesky Lorton, Vermont, USA

ISBN 978-3-319-41155-2 ISBN 978-3-319-41156-9 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-41156-9

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Dedicated to my late wife Denise; I wrote this book watching over her last two years. Thanks to my friend Craig Falci, who supported me during this time, and gave sage guidance editing my early drafts of this book.

Praise for The Project Managers Guide to IDIQ Task Order Service Contracts

“Salesky’s book comes from hard-earned experience and judgment that tells how to get things done. He clarifies many misunderstood points about these IDIQ contracts that tend to underperform and disappoint. Good C-suite advice as well as for project managers in the trenches. Follow his advice. He knows what he’s talking about.” —Ralph Meoni, President & CEO at Advanced Enterprise Solutions LLC; previously Vice President and General Manager, Boeing and President & General Manager, ITT Advanced Engineering & Sciences “Salesky has provided industry PMs with an abundance of tips and templates for navigating ID/IQ contracts with the federal government. A solid primer for both new and experienced managers.” —Tim George, Executive Director and General Manager of Business Services, George Washington University “Salesky’s book provides a comprehensive description of how to execute IDIQ contracts and