Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 509 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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SEWP (Solutions For Enterprise Wide Procurement)
SEWP is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) providing federal agencies access to IT products and services from pre-vetted contractors.
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification)
The SIC is a numerical classification system for categorizing businesses by industry, formerly used by the US government for statistical purposes.
SIN (Special Item Number)
A Special Item Number (SIN) is a categorization used within GSA Schedules to identify specific products, services, or solutions.
SIS (Sensitive Information Systems)
SIS (Sensitive Information Systems) are government IT systems requiring special protection due to the sensitive information they process, store, or transmit.
SLA (Service Level Agreement)
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) in government contracting defines the expected performance and reliability of services a contractor provides.
SLED (State, Local, and Education)
SLED refers to state government, local government (city, county), and educational institutions as target customers for government contractors.
SLOC (Source Lines Of Code)
SLOC refers to the lines of code in a software program. It's used in estimating software development effort, cost, and complexity in government contracting.
SMCSPACEAND (Missile Systems Center)
SMCSPACEAND, now part of SSC, is a key procurement organization. Contractors working on missile and space systems should understand its function.
SME (Subject Matter Expert)
A Subject Matter Expert (SME) is an individual with extensive knowledge and experience in a specific field, crucial for government contracts.
SOO (Statement Of Objectives)
The SOO outlines the government's high-level goals for a project, giving contractors flexibility in proposing solutions.
SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)
SOPs are detailed, written instructions used to achieve uniformity of performance of a specific function, especially important in government contracting.
SOW (Statement Of Work)
The Statement of Work (SOW) details the activities, deliverables, and timeline a contractor must execute to fulfill a government contract.