Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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CIOSP3CHIEF (Information Officer Solutions And Partners 3)
CIOSP3CHIEF is a role focusing on oversight, compliance, and innovation within the CIOSP3 government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC).
CLIN (Contract Line Item Number)
A CLIN is a unique identifier for a specific deliverable, service, or item purchased under a government contract, crucial for tracking costs.
CMAS (California Multiple Award Schedules)
CMAS offers California state and local agencies a streamlined procurement process for IT products and services from pre-qualified vendors.
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
CMMC is a unified cybersecurity standard required by the DoD for contractors handling sensitive unclassified information.
CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration)
CMMI is a process improvement approach providing organizations with the essential elements for effective processes in government contracting.
CND (Computer Network Defense)
CND encompasses actions taken to protect, monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to unauthorized activity within government IT infrastructure.
CO (Contracting Officer)
A Contracting Officer (CO) is a government official with the authority to enter into, administer, and terminate contracts on behalf of the government.
COBRACOSTAND (Operational Benefits Analysis)
COBRACOSTAND is a structured analysis comparing the costs and operational benefits of government contractor solutions.
Commbuys Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Procurement System
Commbuys is the online procurement platform for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, connecting vendors with state contracting opportunities.
Comsec Communications Security
Comsec encompasses measures to deny unauthorized access to telecommunications and ensure authenticity of communications in government contracting.
Conops Concept Of Operations
A Conops is a document outlining how a system or solution will operate to meet stakeholder needs and achieve desired outcomes.
COOP (Continuity Of Operations Plan)
A COOP is a plan for government contractors to ensure essential functions continue during unexpected disruptions or emergencies.