Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
Showing 85–96 of 498 terms
CPPO (Certified Public Procurement Officer)
CPPO is a certification demonstrating mastery of public procurement principles, benefiting government contractors during the bidding process.
CRA (Contract Risk Assessment)
A CRA is a systematic process to identify, analyze, and evaluate potential risks associated with a government contract.
CRADA (Cooperative Research And Development Agreement)
A CRADA is a contract between a government agency and a private entity to collaborate on research and development projects.
CS (Contracted Support)
Contracted Support (CS) refers to personnel or services acquired through a contract to augment an organization's internal capabilities.
CSaCOST (Sharing Agreement)
A Cost Sharing Agreement (CSaCOST) outlines how project costs are divided between the government and a contractor, often used in research and development.
CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) sets standards for organizing and presenting construction information, critical for government construction projects.
CSP (Contractors Purchasing System Review)
A Contractors Purchasing System Review (CSP) is a government audit to ensure a contractor's purchasing system complies with regulations.
CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)
CUI is government information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls, pursuant to laws, regulations, or government-wide policies.
DACO (Divisional Administrative Contracting Officer)
A DACO is responsible for post-award contract administration within a specific division or organizational unit of a government agency.
DAR (Defense Acquisition Regulation)
The DAR provides guidance and requirements for all Department of Defense (DoD) entities involved in the acquisition process.
DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency)
DARPA funds cutting-edge research and development for the U.S. Department of Defense, offering unique opportunities for contractors.
DAU (Defense Acquisition University)
DAU provides training & resources for acquisition, technology, & logistics. Vital for gov contractors seeking DoD contracts.