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Plain-language definitions of every Defense & Intelligence term that shows up in government contracting work.
Classified procurement refers to federal acquisition programs where the work, requirements, or award details are restricted to personnel with appropriate security clearances due to national security sensitivity.
Read definitionControlled technology refers to technical data, software, and hardware subject to U.S. export control regulations under ITAR or EAR, restricting transfer to foreign nationals or governments without a license.
Read definitionThe Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) is the senior DoD governance body that reviews and makes recommendations on major defense acquisition programs at key milestone decision points.
Read definitionThe Defense Acquisition System is the DoD's overarching management framework governing how major defense programs are conceived, developed, tested, produced, and fielded.
Read definitionThe Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is a regulatory program that assigns priority ratings to defense and emergency preparedness contracts, requiring suppliers to prioritize rated orders over unrated commercial orders.
Read definitionThe Defense Production Act (DPA) gives the President authority to direct private industry to prioritize and accept government contracts for national defense needs, superseding other commercial obligations.
Read definitionDirect Commercial Sales (DCS) are government-authorized commercial contracts between U.S. defense companies and foreign governments for defense articles and services, licensed under ITAR without U.S. government intermediation.
Read definitionThe DoD 5000 Series is the set of DoD directives and instructions establishing policy for defense acquisition programs, defining life-cycle management frameworks, milestone requirements, and program oversight.
Read definitionA DPA Rated Order is a government contract or purchase order carrying a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) priority rating that legally requires contractors to accept and prioritize fulfillment over commercial orders.
Read definitionForeign Military Sales (FMS) is the U.S. government's program for selling defense articles, services, and training to foreign governments through government-to-government agreements managed by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
Read definitionGovernment Furnished Material (GFM) is property, equipment, or materials that the government provides to a contractor for use in performing a contract, with the government retaining title and the contractor bearing custodial responsibility.
Read definitionAn industrial base assessment is a formal evaluation of the defense industrial base's capacity, capabilities, and vulnerabilities to identify risks to the supply chains that produce critical defense systems and components.
Read definitionLong lead items are components, materials, or equipment that require extended procurement lead times, often 12 to 36+ months, making early ordering critical to meeting defense program schedules.
Read definitionA Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) is a DoD program that exceeds statutory cost thresholds, requiring congressional notification, independent oversight, and enhanced management controls.
Read definitionMilestone A is the defense acquisition decision point that authorizes a program to enter the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase, approving technology development activities and early risk reduction efforts.
Read definitionMilestone B is the defense acquisition decision authorizing a program to enter Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD), triggering the largest and longest development contract award.
Read definitionMilestone C is the defense acquisition decision point that authorizes low-rate initial production (LRIP) of a defense system, based on successful completion of developmental testing and demonstrated production readiness.
Read definitionThe Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) is the senior DoD official designated with authority to approve major defense program milestone decisions, authorize program phases, and approve program baselines.
Read definitionMilitary Specifications (MIL-SPEC) are DoD-issued technical standards defining the material, performance, and testing requirements that defense procured items must meet to ensure reliability, interoperability, and safety.
Read definitionMilitary Standards (MIL-STD) are DoD process and practice standards specifying how defense work should be performed, documented, tested, or managed, covering engineering methods, reliability, maintainability, and more.
Read definitionThe National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB) is the network of U.S., Canadian, Australian, and United Kingdom entities that produce defense articles and technology, with access to certain domestic sourcing preferences in defense procurement.
Read definitionProcurement Lead Time (PLT) is the total elapsed time from initiating a procurement action to delivery of the item, used in defense planning to ensure components arrive when needed to support production schedules.
Read definitionA Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) is a DoD register of manufacturing facilities whose processes have been certified to produce defense items meeting specific military requirements, without per-product testing.
Read definitionA Qualified Products List (QPL) is a DoD-maintained list of commercial products that have been pre-tested and approved as meeting specific military specifications, enabling faster procurement without repeated testing.
Read definitionA SCIF is an accredited, physically secure room or facility where classified information at the Sensitive Compartmented Information level can be accessed, stored, processed, and discussed.
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