Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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OASISONE (Acquisition Solution For Integrated Services)
OASISONE is a GSA Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (MA-IDIQ) contract for complex professional service solutions.
OASISSBONE (Acquisition Solution For Integrated Services Small Business)
OASISSBONE is a GSA Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle focused on complex professional services.
OCI (Organizational Conflict Of Interest)
An OCI arises when a contractor's roles, relationships, or activities create an unfair competitive advantage or impaired objectivity.
ODCOTHER (Direct Cost)
ODCOTHER (Other Direct Costs) represents direct costs beyond labor, materials, and travel directly tied to a government contract.
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) produces equipment that other companies may market or incorporate into their own products.
OGAOTHER (Government Agency)
OGAOTHER refers to any federal government agency involved in contracting besides the most commonly referenced ones (e.g., DOD, DHS, GSA).
OGSNEWYORK (State Office Of General Services)
The New York State Office of General Services (OGSNEWYORK) streamlines procurement and provides centralized services to state agencies and others.
OMB (Office Of Management and Budget)
The OMB oversees the federal budget and provides guidance on financial management, information, and regulatory policies for agencies.
OPM (Office Of Personnel Management)
The OPM manages the civil service workforce of the federal government, impacting contractor compliance in areas like background checks.
OPM (Organizational Process Maturity)
OPM assesses and improves an organization's processes, crucial for consistent, high-quality outcomes in government contracting.
OPSEC (Operations Security)
OPSEC identifies and protects critical information vital to U.S. operations to prevent exploitation by adversaries. Critical for government contractors.
OS (Operations And Support)
OS (Operations and Support) refers to the activities, tasks, and resources needed to maintain and sustain a system or service after deployment.