Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 509 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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SBAOASISSMALL (Business Administration One Acquisition Solution For Integrated Services)
SBAOASISSMALL is a government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) for complex professional services focused on small businesses.
SBASMALL (Business Administration)
SBASMALL refers to the Small Business Administration, a US federal agency aiding, counseling, and protecting small business interests.
SBESMALL (Business Enterprise)
SBESMALL refers to a small business under specific size and other qualifying criteria as defined by a particular state, city, or local entity.
SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research)
The SBIR program helps small businesses engage in federal R&D, with potential for commercialization.
SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility)
A SCIF is a secure room or area that protects classified information, requiring strict access controls and security measures.
SCP (Security Control Plan)
A Security Control Plan (SCP) documents the security controls in place to protect a system or organization. It's crucial for compliance and risk management.
SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)
An SDVOSB is a small business where a service-disabled veteran owns at least 51% and controls its management and daily operations.
Seaport E/Seaport Enhanced
Seaport E/Enhanced (SeaPort-e/SeaPort-NxG) is a US Navy's electronic procurement portal used to acquire a wide range of engineering, tech, & professional support services.
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
The SEC ensures fairness in the securities markets, impacting government contractors by influencing regulations for publicly traded companies.
SECMACS (Securities And Exchange Commission Multi Agency Collaboration Services)
SECMACS is a suite of IT services utilized by the SEC and other federal agencies for efficient interagency collaboration and information sharing.
SEP (Systems Engineering Plan)
The Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) is a formal document outlining a contractor's approach to managing the systems engineering process for a project.
Set-Aside
A set-aside is a federal contract or portion of a contract reserved exclusively for competition among small businesses or specific socioeconomic categories.