Dictionary of Procurement Terms

In government entities, the 9-digit number assigned for purposes of withholding tax; used by many purchasing organizations as a supplier identification number. See also: Employer Identification Number (EIN).

The official daily publication for notices, rules, proposed rules of U.S. federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.

The central bank of the United States responsible for handling the nation's monetary policy and regulating banks.

Document issued by the General Services Administration to provide U.S. federal agencies and departments a comprehensive source of definitions for telecommunications terms.

The U.S. General Services Administration Federal Supply Service provides federal customers with the products, services, and programs needed to meet their supply, service, procurement, vehicle purchasing and leasing, travel and transportation, and personal property management requirements.

A U.S. federal agency established in 1914 to administer consumer protection and antitrust legislation by investigating and preventing unfair or deceptive practices or acts affecting commerce or unfair methods of competition.

Passed by the U.S. Congress in 1914, this Act established the Federal Trade Commission as an independent regulatory agency of the federal government empowered to enforce the Clayton Antitrust Act and the Robinson- Patman Act.

An advocacy group that acts as a national lobby group for Canadian elected officials to promote a strong, effective, and accountable municipal government.

1. A sum of money paid for some service. 2. A charge or payment, usually for professional or technical services.