Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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APMP (Association Of Proposal Management Professionals)
APMP is a global organization dedicated to advancing the profession of proposal management. They offer resources, certifications, and networking opportunities.
APR (Annual Performance Report)
An Annual Performance Report (APR) documents a contractor's performance against contract requirements during a specific year.
AQP (Acquisition Quality Program)
An Acquisition Quality Program (AQP) is a structured approach to ensure quality is built into all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
ARMY ITES-ARMY (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions)
ITES-ARMY is a suite of contracts used by the U.S. Army to procure a wide range of IT services and solutions.
ARTTARMY (Requirements And Resources Tracking Tool)
ARTTARMY is a US Army web-based system that manages requirements, funding, and resources throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
ASPM (Acquisition Strategy Panel Meeting)
The ASPM is a critical gate review early in the acquisition process, where the proposed acquisition strategy is vetted and refined.
ATO (Authority To Operate)
An Authority To Operate (ATO) is formal approval for a U.S. Government system to operate in a specified environment, based on a security review.
BAABROAD (Agency Announcement)
A BAABROAD (Agency Announcement) is a tool agencies use to solicit research and development proposals when seeking innovative solutions.
BAFO (Best and Final Offer)
A BAFO is the final proposal submitted in a negotiation, representing the offeror's most favorable terms to the government.
BCWP (Budgeted Cost Of Work Performed)
BCWP, also known as Earned Value, measures the value of completed work in terms of the budget originally allocated for that work.
BCWS (Budgeted Cost Of Work Scheduled)
BCWS, also known as Planned Value (PV), is the approved budget allocated to complete scheduled work, used in earned value management (EVM).
BES (Budget Estimate Submission)
A Budget Estimate Submission (BES) is a contractor's proposal to a government agency outlining estimated costs for a potential contract.