GovCon Glossary
A free glossary of more than 500 government contracting terms and acronyms, with plain-language definitions, FAQs, and related terms.
The free CLEATUS GovCon Glossary defines more than 500 government contracting (GovCon) terms and acronyms in plain language. Use it when a solicitation, a clause, or a meeting uses a term that you do not know. You do not need an account.
Find a term
- Open the GovCon Glossary.
- Type a term or an acronym in Search terms.
- To browse, select a category in the All Categories menu, or select a letter in the alphabet bar.
- Open a term to read its full definition.
What a term page shows
- The term and its acronym.
- A plain-language definition, with the reason that the term matters to contractors.
- Frequently Asked Questions about the term.
- Related Terms, so you can follow a topic from one term to the next.
Categories
The glossary sorts the terms into eight categories:
- Regulations & Compliance
- Contract Types & Vehicles
- Procurement Process
- Business Development
- Small Business Programs
- Financial & Pricing
- Technical & Performance
- Organizations & Agencies
To read the full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), use the FAR Navigator.