All glossary terms
Contract Administration

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Statement of work for performance-based acquisitions with measurable outcomes.

Related terms

Bundled Contract
Contract consolidating requirements from multiple previous contracts into one.
Contract
A legally binding agreement to provide goods or services under stated terms.
Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)
Specifies all data deliverables required under a contract.
Contract Modification
Written change to contract terms after award.
Contractor Team Arrangement (CTA)
Formal agreement between contractors to work together on a government opportunity.
Contract Start Date
Date the contractor begins full responsibility, usually after a transition period.
Cure Notice
Notice informing a vendor of default and specifying required corrective actions.
Deliverable
A report, product, or service to be provided per contract requirements.
Delivery Order (DO)
Order placed against an existing contract for supplies or products.
Direct Award
Non-competitive contract award. 8(a) companies, other small businesses under sole-source authorities, and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase III contractors may receive direct awards.
Flip Roles
When an ineligible prime finds an eligible partner to sub, then reverses roles on the recompete.
Flow-Down Clauses
Contract clauses the prime must pass through to subcontractor agreements.