A contract vehicle for IT solutions for DISA.

An organization within the Department of Defense that contracts with commercial companies to solve national defense problems.

A combat support agency in the Department of Defense that provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the DLA.

The inventory of materials that are directly incorporated into the final product or service being produced.

A contract vehicle for managed IT services for the Department of Commerce.

A contract vehicle for ICT products and services for the DOE.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the Department of the Interior.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the Department of Justice.

A contract vehicle for leadership development services for the DOS.

A contract vehicle for IT and other support services for the Department of State.

A contract vehicle for sensor systems for the DOT.

A law that provides the President with certain authorities to ensure the timely availability of essential domestic industrial resources to support national defense and homeland security requirements.

Software used for formatting and layout of proposal documents.

A preliminary version of an RFP issued for the purpose of soliciting comments and feedback before the final RFP is released.

A term used to describe the loss or impending loss of manufacturers or suppliers of items or raw materials.

A unique nine-digit identifier for businesses created by Dun & Bradstreet.

A cabinet department responsible for promoting economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development.

The executive branch department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces.

An integrated set of models, products, and data that provides a standard way to organize architecture data into distinct, consistent views and representations.

A cabinet department responsible for energy policy and nuclear safety.

A cabinet department responsible for the management and conservation of federal lands and natural resources.

A cabinet department responsible for enforcing the law and administering justice.

A cabinet department responsible for fostering, promoting, and developing the welfare of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees.

A cabinet department responsible for international relations and U.S. foreign policy.

A cabinet department responsible for developing and coordinating policies that provide an efficient and economical national transportation system.

A cooperative purchasing program for higher education.

A systematic approach to determining the optimum use of scarce resources, involving comparison of two or more alternatives in achieving a specific objective under given assumptions and constraints.

The process of evaluating and analyzing engineering problems and developing technical solutions.

A modification to the design, specification, or manufacturing process of a product.

A formal written order to make a change to a product or system.

A proposal for a design change to an existing product or system.

A cabinet department responsible for establishing policy for, administering, and coordinating most federal assistance to education.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the Department of Education.

The computer-to-computer exchange of business data in a standard format.

The principle that all individuals should have equal treatment in all employment-related actions.

The electronic transfer of money from one bank account to another.

A contract vehicle for telecommunications and networking services.

A document required by the National Environmental Policy Act for actions 'significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.'

The use of information technology across an entire organization or enterprise.

A directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government.

A contract provision that allows for adjustment of prices based on changes in economic conditions.

An independent agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the EPA.

A contract vehicle for environmental monitoring systems for the EPA.

A process used by companies to manage and integrate important parts of their business, including product planning, parts purchasing, inventory management, and more.

An estimate of the remaining cost to complete a project or task.

A methodology for measuring project progress and performance.

A woman-owned small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women who are considered economically disadvantaged.

An agency under DoT responsible for the safety of civil aviation.

A contract vehicle for IT hardware and software for the FAA.

The principal set of rules governing the acquisition process by which agencies acquire goods and services.

Legislation enacted to simplify and streamline the federal procurement process.

A website where government procurement opportunities are posted.

A contract that allows for adjustment of the fixed price if certain conditions are met.

An independent agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the FCC.

A measure used to assess the condition of a facility or group of facilities.

A contract vehicle for IT services for the FEC.

An agency under DHS responsible for coordinating the response to disasters that overwhelm local and state resources.

A contract vehicle for IT and other support services for FEMA.

A contract where the price is not subject to any adjustments based on the contractor's cost experience in performing the contract.

An organization that conducts research and development under sponsorship by the U.S. government.

Standards developed by the federal government for use in computer systems by non-military government agencies and government contractors.

A law that defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations, and assets against threats.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for FLETC.

A program through which the U.S. government sells defense articles and services to foreign governments and international organizations.

A shipping term where the seller retains the risk of loss until the goods reach the buyer's location.

A law that gives individuals the right to access information from the federal government.

A marking used by the U.S. government to identify sensitive information that is not classified but may be exempt from public release.

A database that contains detailed information on federal contract actions.

A contract where the final price is subject to an incentive clause based on the relationship of final negotiated total cost to total target cost.

A contractor's final revision to its proposal submitted after negotiations in a competitive procurement.

A coding system used to group logistically related items of supply.

A service provided by the GSA to assist federal agencies in procuring supplies.

An independent agency that promotes consumer protection and eliminates and prevents anticompetitive business practices.

The 12-month period for which an organization plans the use of its funds.

A government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.

Expenses that cannot be directly charged to a specific cost objective, such as a contract or project.

An independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars.

Equipment that the government owns and makes available to a contractor for the performance of a contract.

Information provided by the government to a contractor for use in the performance of a contract.

Material provided by the government to a contractor for use in the performance of a contract.

Property in the possession of or directly acquired by the government and subsequently delivered to or otherwise made available to the contractor.

A federal initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from federal operations and facilities.

An entity that leverages collective buying power to obtain discounts.

A contract vehicle for automated identification and measurement systems for the GPO.

An independent agency of the United States government that manages and supports the basic functioning of federal agencies.

An online shopping and ordering system that provides access to thousands of contractors and millions of products and services.

A multiple-award IDIQ contract for customized IT solutions.

A contract vehicle for telecommunications and network services.

Long-term government contracts with commercial firms providing federal, state, and local government buyers access to products and services at volume discount pricing.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions from SDVOSBs.

A pre-qualified, multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract that is awarded to provide for the acquisition of a wide range of commercial and non-commercial services and products.

The official who has overall responsibility for managing the contracting activity within an agency.

A contract vehicle for customized training and development, human capital strategy, and organizational performance improvement services.

A cooperative purchasing program for the Houston area.

A cabinet department responsible for promoting the health and well-being of Americans.

A contract vehicle for professional services for HHS.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the Department of Health and Human Services.

Regulations that govern procurement by the Department of Homeland Security.

A presidential directive on matters pertaining to homeland security policies, roles and responsibilities.

A program that provides federal contracting opportunities for qualified small businesses located in distressed areas.

A contract vehicle for telecommunications services for HUD.

The security discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times for the right reasons.

A phrase used to indicate that something is being done according to a particular standard or requirement.

A review to ensure alignment among requirements, resources, and execution plans.

A set of technical capabilities that enable the management of digital identities and their authentication across an enterprise.

Pricing and negotiation support services.

A tool used to capture and report software data and cost data associated with software development and maintenance activities.

A cost that cannot be identified specifically with or directly charged to a particular final cost objective, such as a contract or project.

A system for exchanging contract data.

A type of contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period.

A formal request for sealed bids in public contracting.

An official responsible for preventing inefficient or unlawful operations within their parent agency.

A cost estimate developed by the government to provide a realistic estimate of the probable cost of a project.

The government's estimated cost for a requirement.

A financial instrument used in international trade to guarantee payment.

A comprehensive plan that identifies all program requirements and associated tasks for the execution of a program.

A comprehensive schedule integrating all proposal activities.

The protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

The first attainment of the capability to employ effectively a weapon, item of equipment, or system of approved specific characteristics.

A multi-disciplinary group of people who are collectively responsible for delivering a defined product or process.

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A multidisciplinary group of people who are collectively responsible for delivering a defined product or process.

Research and development conducted by a company that is not directly sponsored by a government contract.

Policies for acquiring information systems.

An advisory group on industrial security policy.

An environment for developing and testing information systems.

An independent, non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes international standards.

DoD regulations governing industrial security programs.

Regulations that control the export and import of defense-related articles and services.

An Army contract vehicle for IT hardware.

An Army contract vehicle for IT services.

An Army contract vehicle for commercial off-the-shelf software.

A plan describing the overall testing approach for a system or product.

A contract vehicle for commercial IT products, services, and solutions from small businesses.

A process of independently assessing the correctness of the life cycle products and processes being developed or maintained.

An event hosted by a government agency or prime contractor to provide information to potential vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors about an upcoming procurement opportunity, promote competition, and allow industry to ask questions and provide feedback before the solicitation is released.

A document required to justify a contracting officer's decision to award a contract without full and open competition.

A code used to identify and track costs associated with a specific job, project, or contract.

A type of contract in which a contractor performs small construction tasks on an as-needed basis.

A program to develop a family of single-seat, single-engine, multi-role fighter aircraft for the United States Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and allies.

A business partnership between two or more parties for a specific project.

A contract vehicle that provides employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

A cooperative purchasing program for Washington schools.

A formal milestone decision point in the acquisition lifecycle that marks the transition between acquisition phases.

The official authorized to enter into, administer, and terminate contracts on behalf of the government.

A measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives.

A cooperative purchasing program for Pennsylvania schools.

A performance attribute that is considered crucial for the successful execution of a system's mission.

The attributes required to perform a job and used to determine an applicant's qualifications.

A council providing advice and recommendations to government.

The total cost of ownership of a system or product over its full life cycle, from acquisition to disposal.

An estimate of the total cost of a system or product over its entire life cycle.

A report that shows the allocation of labor hours and costs to various projects or tasks.

A unit of measure for pricing labor services, typically used in cost-reimbursement contracts.

A document outlining the terms and conditions of an agreement between two parties.

A type of contract where the effort is stated as a specific number of hours or a period of time.

A source selection process in which the lowest priced proposal that meets the minimum requirements is selected.

The personnel and equipment involved in launching and recovering aircraft or spacecraft.

The first phase of production for a new system or product, involving a limited quantity to confirm manufacturing processes and to support initial operational testing.

A synthetic training environment integrating live, virtual, and constructive elements to support training and mission rehearsal.

A contract awarded to multiple vendors for the same or similar products or services.

An automated information system that is designated by the DoD Component Head as a major automated information system or is estimated to require program costs in any single year in excess of prescribed dollar thresholds.

A type of contract awarded to multiple vendors to perform the same or similar services, with specific task orders issued against the contract as needed.

A program intended to level the playing field for minority-owned businesses.

A Navy contract vehicle for business and operations support services.

The individual who has overall responsibility for a program and who has the authority to approve entry into the next phase of the acquisition process.

An acquisition program that is not a highly sensitive classified program and that is estimated to require an eventual total expenditure for research, development, test and evaluation of more than $480 million in fiscal year 2014 constant dollars or, for procurement, of more than $2.79 billion in fiscal year 2014 constant dollars.

A team composed of members from different functional areas working together towards a common goal.

A document used by the Department of Defense to transfer funds between DoD components for procuring goods or services.

A cooperative purchasing program for government healthcare facilities.

A legacy DoD contract administration system.

An agreement between two or more parties outlined in a formal document.

Supplies and services used in the maintenance and repair of facilities.

The company that produces widely used office software like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for proposals.

A body adjudicating federal employee appeals.

A business classification indicating ownership by minorities and women.

The standard used by federal agencies for classifying businesses.

A document that authorizes the initiation of negotiations with a contractor for a specific contractual action.

A contract vehicle for electronic records management for NARA.

An independent agency responsible for the civilian space program and aeronautics research.

A contract vehicle for enterprise applications and services for NASA.

A multi-award GWAC that provides federal agencies with IT products and services.

A non-profit association representing state procurement officials.

A cooperative purchasing program facilitated by NASPO.

A national cooperative purchasing program.

A legal contract that protects confidential information from being disclosed to others.

An Air Force contract vehicle for IT products, services, and solutions.

A Navy contract vehicle for IT services.

A non-profit organization providing support, certification, and training for public procurement professionals.

An agency under HHS responsible for biomedical and public health research.

A contract vehicle for biomedical informatics and IT for NIH.

An IDIQ contract vehicle for health IT services and solutions.

A national cooperative purchasing program.

A manual that prescribes requirements, restrictions, and other safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information.

A non-regulatory federal agency that promotes innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing standards, measurement science, and technology.

A federal acquisition program for IT products, services, and solutions.

A federal executive agent authorized by the Office of Management and Budget to administer three government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) for IT.

A public agency that facilitates cooperative purchasing.

An e-procurement system for New Jersey state agencies.

A formal notification of the acceptance of a bid.

An agency under DoC that studies the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere.

A contract vehicle for IT and other support services for NOAA.

A contract vehicle for IT and professional services for the NPS.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the NRC.

A U.S. Navy organization that provides integrated warfare systems across all domains to enable combat air forces to effectively prepare for and conduct combat operations.

A contract vehicle for IT research and development for NSF.

A 13-digit code identifying standardized material items of supply used by the U.S. government.

A contractual term that sets a maximum limit on the amount that can be charged for a project or service.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the NTSB.

A preferred source program for New York state agencies.

The successor to the SeaPort-e contract vehicle.

The activities required to keep a system operational after it has been fielded or deployed.

A family of multi-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts for professional services.

An IDIQ contract vehicle for professional services from small businesses.

A situation in which a contractor's objectivity or judgment in performing a contract may be impaired.

A cost that can be directly attributed to a specific project or task but is not considered labor or material.

A company that manufactures products or components that are purchased by another company and retailed under that purchasing company's brand name.

Any government agency other than the agency directly involved in the acquisition process.

The central procurement agency for New York state.

The business division of the Executive Office of the President of the United States that administers the federal budget and oversees the performance of federal agencies.

An independent agency that manages the civil service of the federal government.

A framework for assessing an organization's proposal processes and capabilities.

A process that identifies critical information to determine if friendly actions can be observed by enemy intelligence, determines if information obtained by adversaries could be interpreted to be useful to them, and then executes selected measures that eliminate or reduce adversary exploitation of friendly critical information.

The principal staff element of the Secretary of Defense in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource management, fiscal and program evaluation responsibilities.

A system that supports the daily operations of a business or organization.

A legally binding agreement that is not a procurement contract, grant, or cooperative agreement.

The field test, under realistic operational conditions, of any item of weapon, equipment, or munition to determine its operational effectiveness and suitability for use in combat.

The authority to enter into transactions other than contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements for prototype projects.

A credit card used by government employees for small purchases.

A cooperative purchasing program for California schools.

The time between the initiation of the procurement action and the award of the contract.

A report that evaluates a contractor's performance against the requirements of a contract or task order.

An acquisition strategy that describes the requirements in terms of results rather than methods of performance.

A monetary incentive provided to a contractor for achieving specific performance objectives or standards.

The authority to enter into and administer contracts and make related determinations and findings.

The contracting officer who is assigned responsibility for the award and administration of a contract.

The individual responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of a specific program or project.

The agency responsible for managing the acquisition of a specific system or product.

A multi-disciplinary review to ensure that the preliminary design meets all requirements with acceptable risk, within the constraints, and established methods have been properly accomplished before detailed design effort is initiated.

A military or civilian official who supervises and directs several major defense acquisition programs.

A technology purchasing program for schools.

A methodology for analyzing and evaluating alternative program concepts in terms of their performance, effectiveness, and costs.

A simulation environment used for testing and evaluating system performance.

A program aimed at improving the performance, reliability, or maintainability of an existing product.

A standardized process for identity proofing and issuing secure and reliable forms of identification to federal employees and contractors.

A set of roles, policies, hardware, software, and procedures needed to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption.

The individual responsible for managing the execution of a specific program or project.

An advisor who provides expert guidance and support to program managers.

An organization responsible for managing the planning and execution of projects.

The time-phased budget plan for accomplishing all the work required to complete a program or project.

A guide containing standards and best practices for project management published by PMI.

A not-for-profit professional organization for project managers.

A certification offered by PMI for experienced project managers.

A commercial document issued by a buyer to a seller indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services.

A document that identifies tasks needing to be accomplished to assist agencies in identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and monitoring the progress of corrective efforts for security weaknesses found in programs and systems.

A document that outlines the tasks required to mitigate or resolve identified weaknesses or deficiencies.

The individual designated as the primary contact for a specific matter or issue.

A document summarizing the proposed resource allocation and programmatic decisions of a defense organization.

An acquisition program that has been formally approved and funded.

A cyclic process used by the Department of Defense to allocate resources.

The person responsible for managing the proposal production process.

A cooperative arrangement between one or more public and private sectors, typically of a long-term nature.

The processes for ensuring proposals meet quality standards.

A group that assesses the risks associated with the performance of a system or product.

An agreement for procurement services.

A code used to describe products, services, and research purchased by the government.

A code used to describe the products, services, and research and development items purchased by the federal government.

A GSA contract vehicle for professional services.

A statement of work that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

A statement of requirements focused on outcomes rather than prescriptive methods.

A strategic approach to managing government programs and activities by focusing on the end results desired rather than on the inputs or processes used to achieve those results.

A document used to ensure systematic quality assurance methods are used in the administration of a performance-based service contract.

A document outlining the procedures and processes used to ensure that a product or service meets specified quality standards.

A list of products that have been tested and approved for use in a specific application or under specific conditions.

A list of vendors that have been evaluated and approved to supply a specific product or service.

The investigative activities a business conducts to improve existing products and procedures or to lead to the development of new products and procedures.

A solicitation for applications, typically used in the context of grants.

A preliminary step to gather information from potential suppliers.

A solicitation for proposals from companies interested in providing goods or services to the government.

A solicitation used when the government knows exactly what it needs and is only looking for price quotes.

A structured approach used to oversee and manage risk for an enterprise.

A list of sensitive information that needs to be redacted from a proposal.

A plan that outlines the strategies and procedures for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks in a program or project.

Directives that define the circumstances, conditions, and manner in which forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered.

A rough estimate of the expected cost or effort required for a project or task.

An Army contract vehicle for knowledge-based professional services.

An agreement that defines the responsibilities and obligations of the parties involved in a systems acquisition.

The civilian official responsible for all acquisition matters within a particular military service.

The official U.S. government system that consolidates various federal procurement systems.

Procedures that simplify the procurement process for acquiring goods and services.

A comprehensive annual report for programs that meet certain cost and interest criteria, providing status and projections for cost, schedule, and performance.

An independent agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

A contract vehicle for professional services for the SBA.

A classification for businesses that meet certain size standards.

A program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research/research and development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization.

A secure room or data center that guards against electronic surveillance and suppresses data leakage of sensitive information.

A plan that outlines the security controls and measures to be implemented for a specific system or environment.

A small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans.

A Navy contract vehicle for engineering, technical, and programmatic support services.

An independent agency responsible for protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly functioning of the securities markets, and facilitating capital formation.

A contract vehicle for collaboration services for the SEC.

A plan that outlines the processes and practices to be followed in the systems engineering activities for a program or project.

A government-wide acquisition contract for IT products and services.

An older system used to classify industries, largely replaced by NAICS.

A system for classifying industries by a four-digit code.

A code used to identify products and services in the GSA Schedule program.

Systems that handle sensitive information requiring special protection.

A contract between a service provider and a customer that specifies the level of service expected during its term.

A term referring to state, local, and educational government entities.

A measure of the size of a software program, used for estimating development effort and cost.

A product center of the United States Air Force Space Command, responsible for developing, acquiring, and sustaining military space systems.

An individual with deep knowledge of a particular topic or proposal area.

A document that outlines the overall objectives and desired results for a procurement, rather than specific requirements or methods.

A set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.

A document describing the work requirements for a contract.

The organization responsible for the management and execution of a specific system or program.

A multi-disciplinary review to ensure that the system requirements are complete, consistent, and properly defined.

An independent agency that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

The official designated to direct the source selection process.

A group that advises the Source Selection Authority on the evaluation and selection of contractors.

A team responsible for evaluating proposals and making recommendations to the Source Selection Authority.

A market research tool used to determine if there are two or more capable small businesses that can perform the requirements of a planned contract.

A document that provides an overview of the security requirements of a system and describes the controls in place or planned for meeting those requirements.

An organization within the United States Navy responsible for the maintenance and support of strategic weapon systems.

A multiple award, IDIQ contract vehicle that provides federal agencies with customized IT services and IT services-based solutions from 8(a) firms.

A term used to group these academic disciplines together, often in the context of education and workforce development.

Configuration standards for securing information systems/software that might otherwise be vulnerable to a malicious computer attack.

A program that expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development arena.

A multi-disciplinary review to evaluate the completeness of the test program and to determine whether the test results adequately demonstrate that the system meets its requirements.

A contract type that provides for payment of direct labor hours at specified fixed hourly rates and materials at cost.

A Department of Veterans Affairs contract vehicle for IT services.

The successor to the T4 contract vehicle.

Advice, instruction, or training provided to support the implementation or operation of a system, product, or process.

A set of drawings or other data that provides all of the technical information necessary to produce an item.

A national cooperative purchasing program.

A review conducted to facilitate communication and coordination among stakeholders on technical issues or matters.

A program that ensures the integrity and security of the defense supply chain by establishing trusted sources for critical materials and components.

Services provided by the government to assist contractors in areas such as program management, systems engineering, and technical support.

An order for services placed against an established contract.

A document that outlines the purpose, scope, and objectives of a project, study, or assignment.

An evaluation of the maturity and risk associated with critical technologies involved in a program or system.

A measure used to assess the maturity of evolving technologies, ranging from basic principles observed to systems proven through successful operations.

A management approach where a single contractor is responsible for the overall integration and performance of a system.

A type of task order used in technology development and other technical projects.

A cooperative purchasing program for Texas state agencies.

A term used to refer to aircraft and operations related to tactical air combat missions.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the Department of the Treasury.

Any contract action for which the terms, specifications, or price are not agreed upon before performance is begun.

A contract action initiated by one party without the consent of the other.

A unique number assigned to all entities (public and private companies, individuals, institutions, and organizations) doing business with the federal government.

Obligations incurred but not yet paid.

A global classification system for products and services.

Provides certification programs for public procurement officials.

A contract vehicle for network-centric IT solutions for the USAF.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions from small businesses.

An independent agency responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.

An independent agency that is responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for USAID.

The codified general and permanent laws of the United States.

A branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and an agency under DHS responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental protection.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the USCG.

A cabinet department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the USDA.

A contract vehicle for administrative services for the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.

A contract vehicle for intra-governmental support services for the USMC.

A list of defense-related articles, services, and technologies that are subject to export control regulations.

A contract vehicle for IT and communication services for the USN.

An independent agency responsible for providing postal service in the United States.

A contract vehicle for IT products and services for the USPS.

A contract vehicle for software development and related services for the USPTO.

A contract vehicle for IT and information support services for the U.S. Secret Service.

An agency responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy.

A cabinet department responsible for providing services to U.S. military veterans.

A contract vehicle for IT services and solutions for the VA.

A contract vehicle for vetting and background investigation services for the VA.

The portion of labor costs that represents the direct effort expended on a specific product or service.

A lead state procurement model run by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

A systematic process of reviewing and analyzing a program, product, or service to identify opportunities for improving performance, quality, or life-cycle cost.

A multiple-award IDIQ contract that provides federal agencies with a streamlined and cost-effective means of purchasing IT services and solutions from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

The successor to the VETS contract vehicle.

A contract vehicle for community engagement services for the VHA.

A small business that is at least 51% owned by one or more veterans.

A cooperative program between labor, management, and government to encourage the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses.

A secure web-based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance used by the Department of Defense.

A hierarchical decomposition of the work to be executed.

A determination of the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for a specific locality, issued by the Department of Labor.

Nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons capable of causing widespread death and destruction.

A small business that is at least 51% owned by one or more women.

A deliverable or task at the lowest level of the work breakdown structure.

A cooperative purchasing program for western states.

A measure of the effort required to complete a specific task or project, expressed in terms of the equivalent number of full-time employees required for one year.

The period starting from the beginning of the current year to the current date.

A budgeting approach where each program or activity must be justified from the ground up, rather than using the previous year's budget as a starting point.

An e-procurement system for Virginia state agencies.