Acronyms Used in Government Contracting (B)

Master list of the most frequently used government contracting acronyms. These acronyms and abbreviations are routinely used in government solicitations. You will also encounter these acronyms throughout the various sections of government contracts. This master list of acronyms will help you better understand the specialized language of government contracting. This is essential for successfully doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD) and working with contracting offices at military bases and DoD agencies.  You can also use our Glossary of defense contracting terms.

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BAA   Broad Agency Announcement BAA   Buy American Act BaC   Budget at Completion BAFO   Best and Final Offer BBP   Better Buying Power BCA   Board of Contract Appeals BCA   Business Case Analysis BCC   Budget Classification Code BCWP   Budgeted Cost of Work Performed BCWS   Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled BE   Baseline Estimate BES   Budget Estimate Submission

BIT   Built-In Test BITE   Built-In Test Equipment BLS   Bureau of Labor Statistics BMA   Business Mission Area BMD   Ballistic Missile Defense BOA   Basic Ordering Agreement BOD   Beneficial Occupancy Date BOIP   Basis of Issue Plan (Army) BOS   Base Operating Support  BPA   Blanket Purchase Agreement BPR   Business Process Re-engineering BRAC   Base Realignment and Closure

 

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