Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
Showing 37–42 of 42 terms
SSPA (Strategic Systems Program Ashore)
SSPA (Strategic Systems Program Ashore) refers to land-based facilities and infrastructure supporting strategic weapon systems and technologies.
STARS III (Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resource For Services)
STARS III is a GSA contract vehicle exclusively for 8(a) certified small businesses, providing IT services and solutions to federal agencies.
STEM (Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics)
STEM encompasses scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical disciplines. Critical in govcon, driving innovation and specialized services.
STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide)
STIGs are configuration standards from DISA to standardize and secure IT systems, crucial for compliance in government contracts.
STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer)
The STTR program fosters partnerships between small businesses and research institutions for innovative technology development in government contracts.
SVR (System Verification Review)
An SVR is a crucial step in the government procurement process verifying a contractor's system meets specified requirements before deployment.