Government Contracting Glossary
Master the language of government contracting. Browse 498 terms covering regulations, contract types, procurement processes, and more.
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DBADOING (Business As)
A 'Doing Business As' (DBA) is a registered business name that differs from the owner's legal name. It’s relevant to government contractors.
DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)
A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) is a for-profit small business owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency)
The DCAA audits government contractors to ensure fair pricing, compliance, and efficient spending of taxpayer dollars on defense contracts.
DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency)
The DCMA ensures DoD acquisition programs, contracts, and contractors perform as required, delivering the right products on time and at projected cost.
DDFORM254 (Department Of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification)
The DDFORM254 is a crucial document for contractors handling classified information, outlining security requirements and classification guidance.
DFAR (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation)
The DFAR is a supplement to the FAR, containing DoD-specific acquisition regulations that contractors must follow for defense contracts.
DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
DFARS provides DoD-specific acquisition regulations that supplement the FAR, governing contractors' compliance with security, data, and more.
DFAS (Defense Finance And Accounting Service)
DFAS handles payments for DoD contracts, employee pay, and accounting. Understanding DFAS ensures timely payments for government contractors.
DGS (Department Of General Services)
The DGS is a state-level agency handling procurement, real estate, and other support services for state agencies, impacting contractors.
DHS (Department Of Homeland Security)
The DHS protects the US through counterterrorism, border security, cybersecurity, disaster response, and immigration enforcement, and provides contracting opportunities.
DHS (Firstsource)
DHS Firstsource is a strategic sourcing initiative by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to consolidate IT commodity spending.
DHSEAGLEII (Department Of Homeland Security Enterprise Acquisition Gateway For Leading Edge Solutions Ii)
DHSEAGLEII was a DHS Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle used for IT services, replaced by OASIS SB and other options.