Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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WAWF/WIDEAREA (Workflow)
WAWF (Wide Area WorkFlow), now known as iRAPT, is a secure, web-based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance in government contracting.
WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
A WBS is a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of work to be executed by the contractor to accomplish the contract objectives.
WDWAGE (Determination)
A WDWAGE (Wage Determination) specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for workers on federal service contracts exceeding $2,500.
WMD (Weapons Of Mass Destruction)
Understanding Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in government contracting, focusing on security, compliance, and contractor responsibilities.
WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business)
A WOSB is a small business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by one or more women who are U.S. citizens.
WPWORK (Package)
A WPWORK (Package) defines a discrete set of tasks, deliverables, and resources required to complete a specific portion of a larger project.
WSCA (Western States Contracting Alliance)
WSCA is a cooperative purchasing program that leverages the buying power of multiple states to obtain better pricing and terms from vendors.
WYEWORKYEAR (Equivalent)
WYEWORKYEAR (Equivalent) is a method for standardizing workload, useful in government contracts to estimate resource needs.