All glossary terms

Federal Agencies

Department of Veterans Affairs

The cabinet department providing healthcare, disability benefits, and burial services to veterans, and a major buyer of healthcare IT and medical services.

Related terms

General Services Administration

Federal agency providing centralized procurement and services.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The civilian agency responsible for the U.S. space program and aeronautics research, contracting for launch services, spacecraft development, and engineering support.

National Institutes of Health

The HHS agency that funds and conducts biomedical and public health research through grants and contracts, and a major buyer of scientific R&D and clinical trial support.