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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) – Federal regulation that codifies uniform policies for acquisition of supplies and services by all federal executive agencies

Central Contractor Registration (CCR) – Primary vendor database for the federal government that collects, validates, stores and disseminates data in support of agency acquisition missions.

Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) – A web-based system for posting solicitations and other procurement-related documents to the internet.

Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) – The only government-wide system for obtaining information on how federal purchasees of goods and services have been spent. 

GSA Schedule Overview – Available to all government agencies to use as a procurement vehicle, the GSA Schedule can streamline the procurement process for both vendors and government agencies.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) – A series of number codes that attempts to classify all business establishments by the types of products or services they make available.

Online Representation and Certifications Applications – A web-based system that replaces the paper based Representations and Certifications (Reps and Certs) process, where the vendor provides required information about the firm (e.g., accounting procedures; travel policies) and verifies that the firm meets certain federal requirements (e.g., complies with equal opportunity legislation).

Small Business Administration (SBA) Certifications – Programs designed to help small and disadvantaged firms to compete effectively for procurements where, to receive these benefits, the firm has to first receive formal certification from the SBA.

Veterans Business Development Programs (VBDP) – Programs designed to help veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned firms compete through business development.

Women’s Services – Programs to help woman-owned firms compete through business development.