Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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DGS (Department Of General Services)
The DGS is a state-level agency handling procurement, real estate, and other support services for state agencies, impacting contractors.
DHS (Department Of Homeland Security)
The DHS protects the US through counterterrorism, border security, cybersecurity, disaster response, and immigration enforcement, and provides contracting opportunities.
DHS (Firstsource)
DHS Firstsource is a strategic sourcing initiative by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to consolidate IT commodity spending.
DHSEAGLEII (Department Of Homeland Security Enterprise Acquisition Gateway For Leading Edge Solutions Ii)
DHSEAGLEII was a DHS Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle used for IT services, replaced by OASIS SB and other options.
DIB (Defense Industrial Base)
The DIB encompasses contractors providing products/services critical to national defense, facing unique compliance and security requirements.
DID (Data Item Description)
A Data Item Description (DID) defines the content, format, and intended use of a specific deliverable required under a government contract.
DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency)
DISA provides IT and communications support to the Department of Defense (DoD), impacting contractors providing related services.
DISA (Encore Defense Information Systems Agency Enterprise Acquisition Gateway For Leading Edge Solutions)
DISA Encore is a suite of indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts for IT solutions across the Department of Defense.
DIU (Defense Innovation Unit)
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) bridges the gap between the U.S. military and commercial technology companies for national security.
DLA (Defense Logistics Agency)
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) provides worldwide logistics support to the military services and other federal agencies. Learn how to work with DLA.
DLAJETS (Defense Logistics Agency J6 Enterprise Technology Services)
DLAJETS provides comprehensive IT support to the Defense Logistics Agency. Understanding it is key for contractors pursuing DLA IT opportunities.
DMI (Direct Materials Inventory)
Direct Materials Inventory (DMI) represents the raw materials and components directly used in producing goods or services for a government contract.