Dictionary of Procurement Terms

Dictionary of Procurement Terms

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  • Requirement Delivery

    A contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of services over a fixed period of time
  • Requirements Analysis

    Value analysis applied to the development of specifications to eliminate commodities that are not cost effective.
  • Requirements Contract

    A contract used to order only the materials or services actually required during a contract term. An indefinite quantity contract for frequently used goods or services. See also: Open-End Contract, Price Agreement, Blanket Order.
  • Requirements Determination

    A method used to assess what is needed, when it is needed, and how much is needed. Such methods may include reviewing past usage of a commodity, estimating future need, reviewing program objectives, analyzing trends, and performing market and demand analyses using software or other forecasting tools with the objective of satisfying the need.
  • Requisition

  • Requisitioner

    Anyone who initiates a request for goods or services.
  • Rescission of Contract

    The termination or cancellation of a contract to bring all parties, to the degree possible, back to their position before entering into the contract.
  • Research and Development (R&D)

    A process of scientific discovery and application of knowledge in which new products are created and uses are found for them.
  • Residency Preference

  • Residual Value

    The estimated value, or salvage value, of a fixed asset at the end of their useful life or lease term.
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