Latin Class
"For Example"
What is e.g. (exempli gratia)
An approximation of the total cost to perform a contract.
What is an Independent Government Cost Estimate?
If all this change doesn't kill you, it may make you....
What is "Stronger"?
If a COR gets too creative and creates an unauthorized commitment, the Government initiates this process.
What is a Ratification?
Action that results in a contract.
What is an award?
A payment made by the day. Often used in conjunction with travel.
What is "per diem"?
A repository of contractor performance evaluations and ratings.
What is CPARS?
This song by duo Queen and David Bowie describes the state of GTAC COR's.
What is "Under Pressure"?
Participants in this program can receive sole source contracts for being small and disadvantaged.
What is the 8a program?
This type of business may have opportunities set aside for them.
What is "small"?
Meaning "for this situation", this term is normally used to identify something on-the-side of the main purchase.
What is "Ad-Hoc"?
Documentation of the technical expert opinion of a contractor proposal.
What is a technical evaluation?
This song originally performed by Gloria Gaynor may be what COs/CORs tell themselves every fiscal year end.
What is "I Will Survvive"?
Use of this contract allows issuance of orders and allows flexibility in both quantity and delivery.
What is an IDIQ?
This review by the Office of the General Counsel ensures the contract aims at controlling risk to the Government.
What is "legal"?
This term, often used by attorneys, refers to a caution or legal warning.
What is "Caveat"?
Determining availability of sources to meet the agency's needs.
What is market research?
Internal communications at USDA/FS is lacking so this Marvin Gaye song is how most people get their information.
What is "I Heard it through the Grapevine".
Describes funding that is promised to the contractor but not fully obligated to the contract.
What is "Incremental Funding"?
An official inspection performed by accountants or organizations such as DCAA.
What is an audit?
This term meaning "a good faith effort" also indicates when funding is used in the year when the need arises.
What is "Bona-Fide"?
Contents of this document include risks, contract type, acquisition considerations, and estimated cost.
What is an Acquisition Plan?
Contract Negotiations 101 by Michael Jackson.
What is "Don't Stop 'til you Get Enough"?
This term, which is not in the FAR, describes project management and acquisitions conducted in flexible sprints.
What is "Agile"?
Naughty contractors may be referred to the Office of the Inspector General for these things.
What is Fraud, Waste or Abuse?