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Multiple Award Contract
An IDIQ awarded to several contractors who then compete against each other for individual task orders.
When you see it
On large agency-wide or government-wide vehicles.
Do you need it
If your target agency buys through a MAC, you generally have to be a holder to compete.
Where it comes from
FAR Subpart 16.5.
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Multiple Award Contract
An IDIQ awarded to several contractors who then compete against each other for individual task orders.
When you see it
On large agency-wide or government-wide vehicles.
Do you need it
If your target agency buys through a MAC, you generally have to be a holder to compete.
Where it comes from
FAR Subpart 16.5.
Related terms
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