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NOI
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Nolo Contendere
Latin for "I will not contest it."
In a criminal proceeding, a plea by the
defendant that does not admit or deny the
charges. Additionally, the plea cannot be used
against the defendant in any future civil suits
that are based on the same acts.
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Nominal Group Technique
A group decisionmaking
technique that focuses on generating
alternatives and selecting among them by
asking group members to independently write
down ideas, present them in turn, clarify them
for the group, and rank them by voting
privately. A brainstorming technique used by
cross-functional purchasing teams. (Business
2002)
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Non Excusable Delay
A foreseeable delay
caused by either party to the contract that
often occurs as a result of financial
difficulties, lack of equipment and facilities,
lack of materials, or lack of knowledge.
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Non-Branded Goods
Goods that are not linked to
a particular brand name, manufacturer, or
producer, and may be perceived to be of low
quality.
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Non-Competitive Negotiation
The process of
arriving at an agreement through discussion
and compromise when only one source is
available to meet the requirement.
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Non-Conformance
The failure of material or
services to meet specified requirements for
any characteristic or requirement.
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Non-Durable
Consumer good only expected to
last less than three years. (Schiller 2000)
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Non-Expendable (Item or Supply)
Supply that is
not consumed during use or that does not
lose its identity during use.
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Non-Responsible (Bid)
1. A contractor, business entity, or individual that
responds to a solicitation but does not have
the ability or capability to fully perform the
solicitation’s requirements.
2. A business entity or individual who does not
possess the integrity and reliability to assure
contractual performance.
