Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 509 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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EO (Executive Order)
An Executive Order (EO) is a directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government.
EPA (Economic Price Adjustment)
An Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause in a government contract allows for contract price adjustments based on changes in economic conditions.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets & enforces environmental standards crucial for government contractors in relevant sectors.
EPA STREAMS (Environmental Protection Agency Systems And Technology For Real Time Environmental Analysis And Monitoring)
EPA STREAMS is a platform used for real-time environmental monitoring, potentially impacting government contractors in environmental services.
EPAITS (Environmental Protection Agency Information Technology Services)
EPAITS refers to the IT services procured by the EPA. Understanding this framework is critical for contractors seeking to serve the EPA.
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
ERP systems integrate crucial business processes into a centralized platform. Essential for compliance and efficiency in government contracting.
ETC (Estimate To Complete)
ETC (Estimate To Complete) is the projected total cost to finish a project or task, crucial for managing budgets and forecasting in government contracts.
EVA (Virginias Eprocurement Portal)
EVA is Virginia's online marketplace connecting government buyers with suppliers. It streamlines procurement and ensures transparency.
EVM (Earned Value Management)
Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project management technique used to measure project performance against a baseline, crucial for government contracts.
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The FAA is a U.S. Department of Transportation agency overseeing civil aviation, impacting contractors in airspace management and safety.
FAASAVES (Federal Aviation Administration Strategic Sourcing For The Acquisition Of Various Equipment And Supplies)
FAASAVES is the FAA's strategic sourcing initiative streamlining the procurement of various equipment and supplies, focusing on cost efficiency.
FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation)
The FAR is the primary regulation for all Federal agencies' acquisition of supplies and services with appropriated funds. It governs the entire government contracting process.