Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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NGENNEXT (Generation Enterprise Network)
NGENNEXT (Generation Enterprise Network) is a massive IT services contract for the Navy and Marine Corps, vital for contractors in the IT space.
NIGP (National Institute Of Governmental Purchasing)
The NIGP provides resources and education for public procurement professionals, impacting how government contractors interact with agencies.
NIH (Ambition National Institutes Of Health Advancing Medicines Through Biomedical Informatics And Technologies For Health)
NIH AMBITION is a trans-agency initiative to accelerate the development of AI and ML solutions for health and medicine.
NIH (National Institutes Of Health)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a primary agency of the U.S. government responsible for biomedical and public health research.
NihCIOSP3 (National Institutes Of Health Chief Information Officer Solutions And Partners 3)
NihCIOSP3 is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) for IT solutions and services managed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
NIPA (National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance)
NIPA is a cooperative purchasing organization that facilitates contracts among government entities and helps contractors reach a wider public sector market.
NISPOM (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual)
The NISPOM outlines security requirements for contractors handling classified information, ensuring national security in government contracting.
NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
NIST develops standards and guidelines for federal agencies and contractors, particularly concerning cybersecurity and technology.
NITAAC (NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center)
NITAAC provides government agencies with streamlined IT acquisition solutions, offering pre-competed contracts for a wide range of IT services and products.
NJPA (National Joint Powers Alliance)
NJPA, now Sourcewell, is a cooperative purchasing organization that streamlines procurement for government, education, and non-profit entities.
Njstart New Jersey Procurement Portal
Njstart is New Jersey's centralized procurement portal, streamlining bidding and contract management for government contractors.
NOA (Notice Of Award)
The Notice of Award (NOA) is the government's formal notification to a successful bidder that their proposal has been accepted. Learn what it means!