Government Contract Types

Federal and state governments have a complex vocabulary that can seem like a different language. However, understanding the sea of acronyms and contract types is essential for all businesses looking to navigate the sea of government contracting.

In the section known at "Contract Types," Government Contractors wants to summarize and provide resources around all the different contract vehicles federal and state governments use to acquire the products and services they need.

Questions? Or interest in sharing your perspectives and expertise in these government contracts with the broader GovCon community? Please reach out to us at: editorialteam@governmentcontractors.co

Contract Profile: Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Contracts Gaining Momentum

What are OTAs? Though they have been around for a while, why have they become such a benefit to the Department of Defense? Can they be applied to other government agencies and departments? And how do they impact government contractors?

These are some of the questions being asked.

Our GovCon Thought Leaders look to tackle the issue of OTAs in this month's issue.

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Articles That Reference Government Contracts

As companies venture into federal contracting, they often forge relationships with Primes or other firms who have and hold the direct relationship with the customer (US Federal Government). In these
GDIT to support the operation, maintenance, enhancement and sustainment of Postal Service applications. General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a contract for Enterprise Information Technology Program (EITP) Technical Support
The program provides U.S. military customers rapid, affordable access to commercial-grade computing and network equipment modified for military operations. General Dynamics Missions Systems was awarded a contract for the Common
Naval Medical Logistics Command
Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, was awarded a follow-on contract by the Naval Medical Logistics Command to support biomedical research and development at its Naval Submarine Medical
10-year, $553 million contract will enable GDIT to continue supporting NOAA supercomputers used for research and development. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) will continue its support of the National Oceanic
GDIT will continue its more than 17 years of supporting the ENERGY STAR program. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) will continue its support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY
General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was awarded the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Information Technology Support Services 3 contract to continue to operate
For me, fair opportunity is not the best value in Simplified Acquisitions for agencies or small business concerns. With the recent increases to the micro-purchase threshold and the simplified acquisition threshold as
The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a five year, $208 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the continued procurement, testing and delivery of the AN/USC-61(C) Digital Modular
General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Medical Command for professional training and operations services in support

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