Keep the training flow simple; use these references when you need more detail.
Award means a distinct contract or order; an action is a recorded transaction such as the base award or modification. An obligation is a funding commitment/change, not paid revenue. Activity counts are not open bids.
Official learning reference →https://www.usaspending.gov/data/Federal-Spending-Guide.pdf
Industry classification helps research; a reported code is not proof of purchased scope, qualification or an accessible competition.
Official learning reference →https://www.census.gov/naics/
An order may be issued under an existing contract arrangement. Check the solicitation and parent-vehicle access; an order count does not imply a new public competition.
Official learning reference →https://www.gsa.gov/small-business/find-opportunities
An agency’s planned procurement can describe estimated scope, timing, value and strategy. It can change or be cancelled; confirm the released solicitation separately.
Official learning reference →https://www.gsa.gov/small-business/find-opportunities
8(a) is the Small Business Administration business-development program; WOSB means Women-Owned Small Business; SDVOSB means Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Eligibility and certification conditions differ; check the actual program and solicitation.
Official learning reference →https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs
Potential can include unexercised options. Exercised and period-funding values have different bases; keep performance dates and source definitions beside the amount.
Official learning reference →https://www.usaspending.gov/data/Federal-Spending-Guide.pdf
The connection lets a supported assistant use Qualified Bid research tools. Follow the current provider guide and Qualified Bid sign-in flow. OAuth is the sign-in authorization process.
Qualified Bid product and setup guide →https://qualifiedbid.qualifiedcapacity.com/
Past performance addresses how relevant work was performed. Required technical experience and role are separate conditions in the actual solicitation; neutral treatment does not erase another requirement.
Official learning reference →https://www.acquisition.gov/far/15.305
Read the actual contract’s invoice and acceptance conditions. Sending an invoice is not the same as receiving payment; budget delivery cash using the applicable terms.
Official learning reference →https://www.acquisition.gov/far/32.905
