Job Order Contracting(JOC)
A construction contracting method where pre-priced unit costs are used to quickly issue work orders for repair, alteration, and minor construction without full design.
Overview
Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a competitively awarded indefinite delivery contract where agencies pre-negotiate unit prices with a contractor for a catalog of construction tasks. When maintenance or repair work is needed, the agency issues a job order that references those pre-priced line items, reducing procurement lead time and administrative overhead.
Why It Matters in GovCon
JOC streamlines small to mid-size construction projects — from facility repairs to renovations — allowing agencies to quickly address maintenance needs without issuing a full solicitation each time. For contractors, JOC provides predictable work volume and simplified billing under a pre-established pricing structure.
Key Details
- Pre-Priced Catalog: Unit costs for labor, materials, and equipment are negotiated at contract award.
- Job Orders: Individual work orders are issued as needed; contractors multiply quantities by unit prices.
- Common Uses: Facility repair, alteration, maintenance, minor construction, demolition.
- Time Savings: Reduces design-bid-build cycle from months to weeks for routine work.
- Multiple Contractors: Some agencies award JOCs to multiple firms for different zones or trade specialties.
How GovCon Data Can Help
Search for JOC solicitations and recompetitions in GovCon Data's opportunity pipeline. Filter by construction NAICS codes and contract type to find JOC opportunities that match your capabilities.
Related Terms
- Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Time and Materials (T&M)
- Task Order
- Facility Maintenance
More Contracts Terms
A simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing charge accounts with qualified vendors.
A numbered item in a contract that identifies a specific deliverable, service, or unit of work along with its quantity and price.
A contract type where the government reimburses the contractor for allowable costs plus a predetermined fixed fee representing profit.
An order placed against an existing contract for the delivery of supplies or materials.
A contract type where the price is set at award and does not change regardless of the contractor's actual costs, placing maximum risk on the contractor.
Long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms that provide federal agencies access to products and services at pre-negotiated prices.
Ready to Win More Contracts?
Use GovCon Data to find opportunities matched to your business and generate winning proposals with AI.