Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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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.
FASA (Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act)
The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) aimed to simplify federal procurement, increase efficiency, and promote competition.
FBO (Federal Business Opportunities)
FBO was the single government point-of-entry for Federal procurement opportunities over $25,000. It has been replaced by SAM.gov.
FCAFIXEDPRICE (With Cost Adjustment)
An FCAFIXEDPRICE contract allows for adjustments to the fixed price based on pre-defined economic conditions or other factors agreed upon in the contract.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
The FCC regulates interstate and international communications. Contractors must comply with FCC rules for relevant contracts.