Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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NAICS (North American Industry Classification System)
The NAICS is a standard used to classify businesses for statistical purposes, crucial for determining eligibility for set-aside contracts.
NAR (Negotiation Acquisition Release)
The NAR process in government contracting streamlines negotiations, acquisition, and release of funds for efficient project execution.
NARAELCM (National Archives And Records Administration Electronic Lifecycle Management)
NARAELCM guides the management of electronic records, ensuring accessibility and preservation throughout their lifecycle for government contractors.
NASA (National Aeronautics And Space Administration)
NASA is the US government agency responsible for space exploration and aeronautical research; a significant source of contracting opportunities.
NASAEASTNASA (Enterprise Applications Service Technologies)
NASAEASTNASA refers to NASA's initiative for modernizing its enterprise application infrastructure, streamlining processes and enhancing services.
NASASEWPNASA (Solutions For Enterprise Wide Procurement)
NASA SEWP is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) providing IT solutions to all federal agencies and their contractors.
NASPO (National Association Of State Procurement Officials)
NASPO facilitates cooperative purchasing among states, offering government contractors access to multi-state contracts. Learn how to leverage NASPO.
NASPO (Valuepoint)
NASPO ValuePoint is a cooperative purchasing program leveraging the buying power of multiple states for better pricing and contract terms.
NAVY (Seaport-NxG)
Seaport-NxG is the U.S. Navy's electronic procurement portal used to solicit, review, and award task orders for a wide range of engineering and professional support services.
NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance)
The National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) is a cooperative purchasing organization offering contracts to government entities nationwide.
NDANON (Disclosure Agreement)
An NDANON in government contracting protects proprietary information shared during discussions, negotiations, or performance of contracts.
Netcents 2 Network Centric Solutions 2
Netcents 2 is a contract vehicle providing the Air Force and DoD with netcentric and IT services, hardware, and software solutions.