Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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CAC (Common Access Card)
The Common Access Card (CAC) is a standard ID card for U.S. DoD personnel, including many contractors, providing physical and logical access.
CAC (Contracting Activity Code)
A Contracting Activity Code (CAC) is a unique identifier for government contracting offices, essential for proper contract identification and reporting.
CAGECODE (Commercial And Government Entity Code)
A CAGECODE is a unique identifier assigned to entities doing business with the U.S. Federal Government, ensuring proper vendor identification.
CAO (Contract Administration Office)
The CAO oversees contract performance, modifications, and closeout, ensuring compliance and managing contractor relationships after award.
CAP (Corrective Action Plan)
A CAP is a document outlining steps to eliminate the cause of a non-conformance, defect, or other undesirable situation in a contract.
CAS (Cost Accounting Standards)
CAS are a set of accounting principles ensuring uniformity & consistency in cost accounting practices for negotiated U.S. government contracts.
CATS (Consulting And Technical Services)
CATS is a government contracting vehicle used by state and local governments to procure consulting and technical services from qualified vendors.
CBA (Cost-Benefit Analysis)
A Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) systematically evaluates the costs and benefits of a proposed project or decision in government contracting.
CBSA (Costbenefit Systems Analysis)
CBSA (Costbenefit Systems Analysis) provides a structured framework for evaluating the economic viability of a project within a system.
CCA (Clinger Cohen Act)
The Clinger Cohen Act (CCA) promotes efficient IT investment and acquisition in the federal government. Contractors must align with its principles.
CCDR (Combatant Commander)
CCDR refers to a commander in charge of a unified or specified combatant command with a broad, continuing mission under unified command.
CCR (Central Contractor Registration)
CCR was the primary database for vendors doing business with the U.S. Federal Government, replaced by SAM.gov in 2012.