Awards with activity
Distinct contracts/orders with reported transactions in the selected period; not necessarily new awards or open bids.
Official learning reference →https://www.usaspending.gov/
QUALIFIED BID
Key terms and official learning references
Continue learning without interrupting the tutorial. The actual solicitation and program conditions govern your pursuit.
Actions / net obligations
Actions are reported award/modification transactions. Net obligations are committed funding less deobligations; not invoices paid or revenue.
Official learning reference →https://www.usaspending.gov/
Funded / exercised / potential
Funded is net committed funding. Exercised value covers base and exercised options; potential also includes unexercised options. Check periods and sites.
Official learning reference →https://www.usaspending.gov/
FY — fiscal year
Federal fiscal years run 1 October–30 September; the FY2026 history ends 30 September 2026.
Official learning reference →https://www.usa.gov/federal-budget-process
NAICS
North American Industry Classification System. 236220 is commercial/institutional building construction; descriptions still need review.
Official learning reference →https://www.census.gov/naics/
PSC
Product or Service Code identifies the reported purchased product/service. Read it alongside the description and NAICS.
Official learning reference →https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
SAM.gov
Official federal registration and opportunity site; read the current notice and amendments before acting.
Official learning reference →https://sam.gov/
GSA / FHWA
General Services Administration / Federal Highway Administration. GSA is the buyer for the FHWA office-renovation example.
Official learning reference →https://sam.gov/opp/c879b4befcd64d0bad2b7e6a842213e6/view
RFQ / RFI / NTP
Request for Quotation / Request for Information / Notice to Proceed. This case uses a prescribed question form and measures duration from NTP.
Official learning reference →https://sam.gov/opp/c879b4befcd64d0bad2b7e6a842213e6/view
SF1442 / SF30 / STC
Construction solicitation/offer form / amendment form / Sound Transmission Class. Follow the actual forms and acoustic wall requirement; STC is not a fire rating.
Official learning reference →https://sam.gov/opp/c879b4befcd64d0bad2b7e6a842213e6/view
SBA / WOSB / EDWOSB
U.S. Small Business Administration / Women-Owned Small Business / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business. Distinct program conditions apply.
Official learning reference →https://www.sba.gov/certifications/
VOSB / SDVOSB
Veteran-Owned Small Business / Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Certification and contracting eligibility vary by program.
Official learning reference →https://www.sba.gov/veterans/
8(a) Business Development
Program for eligible small disadvantaged businesses; participation and conditions are specific.
Official learning reference →https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-124
HUBZone
Historically Underutilized Business Zone program; location, employee residency and other conditions apply.
Official learning reference →https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-126
Set-aside
Competition reserved for eligible firms. Confirm the specific size, registration and program requirements.
Official learning reference →https://www.sba.gov/counseling/how-to-win-contracts/
Joint venture
A defined joint business arrangement. Eligibility, registration and work-share conditions apply; teaming does not automatically cure evidence gaps.
Official learning reference →https://www.sba.gov/certifications/contracting-assistance-programs/
CPARS
Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System. This case allows government review; distinguish it from the mandatory project narratives.
Official learning reference →https://www.cpars.gov/
Payment protection / surety bond
Protection for suppliers/subcontractors. This case permits a preferred payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit, with stated amount and deadlines; check the contract.
Official learning reference →https://www.sba.gov/loans/additional-funding-opportunities/surety-bonds/
Wage determination
Specified prevailing wages/fringes for covered classifications. Use the attached determination and applicable requirements in your estimate.
Official learning reference →https://sam.gov/opp/c879b4befcd64d0bad2b7e6a842213e6/view
GSA invoicing
Follow the contract inspection, acceptance and invoice instructions. The finance portal is named in this case; do not assume a generic payment cycle.
Official learning reference →https://finance.ocfo.gsa.gov/
APFS / DHS / USCG
Acquisition Planning Forecast System / Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Coast Guard. Forecasts are planning records, not open solicitations.
Official learning reference →https://apfs-cloud.dhs.gov/
RMACC / NMACC / IDIQ
Regional / National Multiple Award Construction Contract; Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity. Orders can require access to an existing vehicle.
Official learning reference →https://apfs-cloud.dhs.gov/record/68524/public-print/
MCP / OAuth
Model Context Protocol connects your assistant to Qualified Bid tools. OAuth is an authorization framework. Use the current guide for your assistant.
Official learning reference →https://qualifiedbid.qualifiedcapacity.com/#connect
