All glossary terms
Acquisition Planning

Acquisition Category (ACAT)

DoD classification categorizing programs by dollar thresholds for oversight.

Related terms

Acquisition
Process of obtaining goods or services — from requirements through solicitation, evaluation, and award.
Acquisition Category (ACAT)
DoD classification categorizing programs by dollar thresholds for oversight.
Acquisition Strategy
Government strategy detailing timeline, competition type, contract type, and solicitation parameters.
Capability Statement
Short document summarizing company background, capabilities, certifications, and identifiers.
Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
Five-character identifier, officially the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, for companies doing business with the federal government.
Defense Acquisition Board (DAB)
DoD's senior forum for reviewing major defense acquisition programs.
Inherently Governmental Function
Task that must be performed by government personnel, not contractors.
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
Official approving a program's progression through acquisition milestones.
Other Transaction Authority (OTA)
Flexible procurement for R&D and prototyping outside the standard FAR framework.
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
SAM.gov identifier replacing the former Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number.
Unsolicited Proposal
A proposal not in response to a solicitation, based on an identified customer requirement.