All glossary terms
Acquisition Planning

Milestone Decision Authority

Official approving a program's progression through acquisition milestones.

Related terms

Acquisition
Process of obtaining goods or services — from requirements through solicitation, evaluation, and award.
Acquisition Category
DoD classification categorizing programs by dollar thresholds for oversight.
Acquisition Strategy
Government strategy detailing timeline, competition type, contract type, and solicitation parameters.
CAGE Code
Five-character identifier for companies doing business with the federal government.
Capability Statement
Short document summarizing company background, capabilities, certifications, and identifiers.
Defense Acquisition Board
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
Official approving a program's progression through acquisition milestones.
Other Transaction Authority
Flexible procurement for R&D and prototyping outside the standard FAR framework.
Unique Entity Identifier
SAM.gov identifier replacing the former DUNS number.
Unsolicited Proposal
A proposal not in response to an RFP, based on an identified customer requirement.