How Does a Small Business Get on an IDIQ?

Some of the trends that have been written about in 2012, and beyond, is the government relying more and more on issuing task orders via IDIQ vehicles, as opposed to full and open competition and the normal acquisition process.

Although many courses and consultants discuss winning these task orders, little information is available on actually winning the IDIQ, and as a result, winning the ability to even compete for a task order.  

• What is the best way to research these IDIQ opportunities?

• How does a small business get on these IDIQs?

• What is the best strategy to position yourself to win the IDIQ?