6K Glossary
AABPA
American Association for Budget and Policy Analysis is a non-profit organization whose aim is to advance the practice of government budget and program analysis
ATCA
Air Traffic Control Association is an independent, non-profit, non-government, professional organization. This group consists of representatives from all segments of the aviation community that have an interest in promoting and encouraging the advancement of aviation and air traffic control.
DBE
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise is a small business which is at least 51% owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Additionally, the firm's management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged owners.
DOD
Department of Defense is in charge of ensuring national security and regulating military moves.
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft through the National Airspace Systems. The FAA has a vast legislative authority to create and enforce Federal Aviation Regulations. It is also referred to the federal agency that issues and enforces regulations and standards related to the manufacture, operation, certification, and maintenance of aircraft that oversees all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. including skydiving.
GAO
General Accounting Office is an entity in the government that that does not have a political affiliation. It is responsible for making the President of the United States of America accountable to Congress and also to the citizens of the United States of America.
GIS
Geographic Information Support is the analysis that combines relational databases with spatial interpretation and outputs often in form of maps. It is also used for capturing, storing, checking, integrating, analyzing and displaying data about the earth that is spatially referenced.
Governance
The act, process, or power of governing; government: "Regaining a sense of the state is thus an absolute priority, not only for an effective policy against . . . terrorism, but also for governance itself" (Moor head Kennedy). The state of being governed.
IT
Information Technology is the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve, store and transmit information.
MBE
Minority Business Enterprise consists of members of the minority groups such as: African American, Hispanic, Native American or Asian. As a MBE it must be 51% owned by a member of the minority groups.
ROBBINS-GIOIA
A consulting company that provides custom program management methodologies to successfully deliver projects on budget and on time while managing significant change, optimizing business processes and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage.
SBA
Small Business Association is a program the helps and protects small businesses. The SBE must guarantee a fair percentage of government owned contracts to small business owners. They stand by their commitment to small businesses: "Maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters."
SDB
Small Disadvantaged Business is a business assistance agency, it offers two business programs. While the 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged firms, SDB certification strictly pertains to benefits in federal procurement. 8(a) firms automatically qualify for SDB certification. Makes SDB eligible for special bidding benefits.
OMB
Office of Management and Budget is part of the Execute branch of the government that creates budgets and monitors the spending of the federal government.
Volpe
U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Environmental Measurement and Modeling Division, DTS-34
Air Quality Facility, Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02142-1093
American Association for Budget and Policy Analysis is a non-profit organization whose aim is to advance the practice of government budget and program analysis
ATCA
Air Traffic Control Association is an independent, non-profit, non-government, professional organization. This group consists of representatives from all segments of the aviation community that have an interest in promoting and encouraging the advancement of aviation and air traffic control.
DBE
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise is a small business which is at least 51% owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Additionally, the firm's management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged owners.
DOD
Department of Defense is in charge of ensuring national security and regulating military moves.
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft through the National Airspace Systems. The FAA has a vast legislative authority to create and enforce Federal Aviation Regulations. It is also referred to the federal agency that issues and enforces regulations and standards related to the manufacture, operation, certification, and maintenance of aircraft that oversees all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. including skydiving.
GAO
General Accounting Office is an entity in the government that that does not have a political affiliation. It is responsible for making the President of the United States of America accountable to Congress and also to the citizens of the United States of America.
GIS
Geographic Information Support is the analysis that combines relational databases with spatial interpretation and outputs often in form of maps. It is also used for capturing, storing, checking, integrating, analyzing and displaying data about the earth that is spatially referenced.
Governance
The act, process, or power of governing; government: "Regaining a sense of the state is thus an absolute priority, not only for an effective policy against . . . terrorism, but also for governance itself" (Moor head Kennedy). The state of being governed.
IT
Information Technology is the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve, store and transmit information.
MBE
Minority Business Enterprise consists of members of the minority groups such as: African American, Hispanic, Native American or Asian. As a MBE it must be 51% owned by a member of the minority groups.
ROBBINS-GIOIA
A consulting company that provides custom program management methodologies to successfully deliver projects on budget and on time while managing significant change, optimizing business processes and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage.
SBA
Small Business Association is a program the helps and protects small businesses. The SBE must guarantee a fair percentage of government owned contracts to small business owners. They stand by their commitment to small businesses: "Maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters."
SDB
Small Disadvantaged Business is a business assistance agency, it offers two business programs. While the 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged firms, SDB certification strictly pertains to benefits in federal procurement. 8(a) firms automatically qualify for SDB certification. Makes SDB eligible for special bidding benefits.
OMB
Office of Management and Budget is part of the Execute branch of the government that creates budgets and monitors the spending of the federal government.
Volpe
U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Environmental Measurement and Modeling Division, DTS-34
Air Quality Facility, Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02142-1093
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