Compliance & Regulations

7 compliance & regulations terms defined for government contractors, with plain-English explanations and answers to the questions contractors actually ask.

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
A DoD cybersecurity framework requiring defense contractors to achieve and demonstrate specific cybersecurity practices before being eligible for DoD contracts.
Compliance Matrix
A structured document mapping each RFP requirement to the specific section of your proposal that addresses it.
CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System)
The federal government's official system for documenting and accessing contractor past performance evaluations on federal contracts.
DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
The DoD-specific supplement to the FAR that adds defense-unique acquisition requirements applicable to all Department of Defense contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The primary set of rules governing the federal government procurement process, establishing uniform policies for acquiring goods and services.
Representations and Certifications (Reps and Certs)
Mandatory contractor disclosures and compliance certifications required as part of every federal proposal and maintained in SAM.gov as part of the entity registration.
Subcontracting Plan
A required document in large business proposals that establishes percentage goals for subcontracting to small and disadvantaged businesses under FAR 52.219-9.

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