Detailed Answer
Task order competition:
**Fair Opportunity Requirement:**
- All IDIQ holders must be notified
- Reasonable time to submit proposals
- Award based on stated criteria
- Exceptions exist for urgency, etc.
**Exception Types:**
- Only one contractor can perform
- Urgent requirement
- Logical follow-on
- Minimum guarantee
**Competition Process:**
- Task order RFP issued to holders
- Abbreviated evaluation (faster than full RFP)
- Technical and price factors
- Award within task order ceiling
**Task Order Protests:**
- GAO protest rights for orders over $10M (DoD)
- $25K threshold for civilian agencies
- Shorter timelines than full protests