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SOW
Statement of Work - detailed description of tasks and deliverables.
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Stay of Performance
Suspension of contract performance when a timely protest is filed.
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Suspension
Temporary exclusion of a contractor from government contracting pending investigation.
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Synopsis
Public notice of a planned or current procurement opportunity.
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TAA
Trade Agreements Act governs procurement of foreign products and determines which countries qualify for federal contracts.
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Task Order
Order for services placed against an existing contract like IDIQ.
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Termination for Default
Government ending contract due to contractor failure.
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TIN
Taxpayer Identification Number - general term for tax IDs including EIN and SSN.
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T&M
Time and Materials - payment based on labor hours and materials used.
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Tribally-Owned
Business owned by an Indian Tribe with special contracting benefits.
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UEI
Unique Entity Identifier - a 12-character alphanumeric ID assigned to businesses through SAM.gov.
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Unallowable Cost
Cost that cannot be charged to government contracts.
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WAWF
Wide Area WorkFlow - DoD electronic invoicing system.
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WOSB
Women-Owned Small Business eligible for certain set-asides.
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Wrap Rate
Fully loaded labor rate including all indirect costs and profit.
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