Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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GA (General And Administrative Expenses)
GA (General and Administrative Expenses) are indirect costs vital for a contractor's overall business operations but not directly tied to specific contracts.
GAO (Government Accountability Office)
The GAO investigates government spending and performance, including federal contracts. Contractors must understand GAO's role in oversight and accountability.
GFE (Government Furnished Equipment)
GFE is property the government owns and provides to contractors for performing on a government contract, impacting contract costs.
GFI (Government Furnished Information)
Government Furnished Information (GFI) is government-owned data, documents, and other information provided to a contractor for contract performance.
GFM (Government Furnished Material)
Government Furnished Material (GFM) is property the government owns and provides to contractors for contract performance. Managing GFM is critical.
GFP (Government Furnished Property)
Government Furnished Property (GFP) is property owned by the government but provided to a contractor for use during contract performance.
GMLOB (Greenhouse Gas Management Line Of Business)
GMLOB refers to a government-wide initiative focused on managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across federal operations and programs.
GPOAIMS (Government Publishing Office Automated Identification And Measurement System)
GPOAIMS is a GPO system enabling contractors to create shipping labels and track publications ordered by federal agencies, ensuring proper delivery.
GPOGROUP (Purchasing Organization)
A GPOGROUP is an entity that helps government agencies and contractors pool their buying power for better pricing and terms on goods and services.
GSA (Advantage)
GSA Advantage is an online portal where government buyers can purchase products and services directly from GSA Schedule contractors.
GSA (Alliant)
GSA Alliant is a family of Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) for IT solutions. It provides federal agencies access to comprehensive IT services.
GSA (Connect)
GSA Connect is an online communication platform by GSA. It offers various resources, tools, and communities for contractors and government employees.