41 U.S.C. § 4101: Definitions

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