Save time and eliminate errors with this quick-reference, A-Z guide to the language of procurement!
Successful government contracting requires the use of precise, up-to-date terminology, as well as a firm understanding of current regulatory and case law. This quick-reference guide will save you time and make your job easier, by providing ready definitions for more than 1500 terms, phrases and acronyms used in government procurement.
Completely up-to-date terminology reflects statutory and regulatory changes, including some 400 terms relating directly to the rules and procedures mandated by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) of 1994, the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, and the revisions to FAR Part 15.
Written by noted government contracting experts, The Government Contracts Reference Book provides clear explanations of both general and agency-specific terms from the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Department of Energy, NASA and others followed by a summary of where the term is used in the statutes or regulations dealing with the procurement process. Organized in an easy-to-use alphabetical format and fully cross-referenced, this essential reference will help you procure goods and services efficiently and with confidence.
The ideal starting point for further research
When you need to explore a term or topic further, The Government Contracts Reference Book serves as an invaluable research tool. You'll find:
Table Of Contents
Preface
How to Use This Reference Book
About the Authors
The Government Contracts Reference Book
Acronymns and Abbreviations Used in This Book
Internet Resources
Texts Cited in This Book
Periodicals Cited in This Book