Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The FAA is a U.S. Department of Transportation agency overseeing civil aviation, impacting contractors in airspace management and safety.
FAASAVES (Federal Aviation Administration Strategic Sourcing For The Acquisition Of Various Equipment And Supplies)
FAASAVES is the FAA's strategic sourcing initiative streamlining the procurement of various equipment and supplies, focusing on cost efficiency.
FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation)
The FAR is the primary regulation for all Federal agencies' acquisition of supplies and services with appropriated funds. It governs the entire government contracting process.
FASA (Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act)
The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) aimed to simplify federal procurement, increase efficiency, and promote competition.
FBO (Federal Business Opportunities)
FBO was the single government point-of-entry for Federal procurement opportunities over $25,000. It has been replaced by SAM.gov.
FCAFIXEDPRICE (With Cost Adjustment)
An FCAFIXEDPRICE contract allows for adjustments to the fixed price based on pre-defined economic conditions or other factors agreed upon in the contract.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
The FCC regulates interstate and international communications. Contractors must comply with FCC rules for relevant contracts.
FCCITSS (Federal Communications Commission Information Technology Support Services)
FCCITSS is a procurement vehicle used by the FCC to acquire a wide range of IT support services from government contractors.
FCPM (Facility Condition Performance Metric)
FCPM is a data-driven tool used to assess and track the physical condition of government-owned or leased facilities over time.
FECOCIO (Federal Election Commission Office Of The Chief Information Officer)
The FECOCIO leads the Federal Election Commission's IT strategy, ensuring secure & effective use of technology for election oversight.
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program)
FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products.
FEMA (Advance Federal Emergency Management Agency Advancing Disaster Assistance Nationwide Through Cooperative Efforts)
FEMA ensures disaster resilience. Government contractors should understand FEMA's requirements, particularly regarding emergency response contracts.