CCI had an indefinite quantity contract which promised the contractor $50,000 worth of business and included a clause stating each multiple award vendor would have “a fair opportunity to be considered for each task order.”  CCI received numerous orders far surpassing the $50,000 minimum but at some point believed the government stopped considering it for more task orders.  CCI filed a claim saying it should be considered for some orders and the government denied it, arguing it had done all it needed to do because it had ordered the guaranteed minimum.  The Board agreed with CCI stating there is a distinction between the government’s obligation to buy the minimum amount and its obligation to consider the company for additional awards.  While the government met its purchasing obligation, “it does not constitute the outer limit of all of the government’s legal obligations under an indefinite quantity award” (Community Consulting International, ASBCA No. 53489).

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