What is the purpose of MATOC in the context of multiple award task order contracts?

• A. A MATOC is a single long-term contract
• B. A MATOC is a framework that allows multiple awardees to receive task orders
• C. A MATOC is a funding mechanism for one-time buys
• D. A MATOC is used to bypass competition

Answer: (B)

MATOC is a framework of multiple prequalified contractors that enables the agency to issue task orders for engineering and construction services under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity arrangement. This structure allows rapid procurement while preserving competition among the pool of awardees for each task order, leading to best-value selections. It is not a single long-term contract, not a funding mechanism for one-time buys, and not a tool to bypass competition.