Master list of the most frequently used government contracting acronyms. These acronyms and abbreviations are routinely used in government solicitations. You will also encounter these acronyms throughout the various sections of government contracts. This master list of acronyms will help you better understand the specialized language of government contracting. This is essential for successfully doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD) and working with contracting offices at military bases and DoD agencies. You can also use our Glossary of defense contracting terms.
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| R&D Research and Development R&M Reliability and Maintainability RAA Rapid Acquisition Authority RAD Required Availability Date RAM Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability RAM-C Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Cost RAP Resource Allocation Process RBL Reliability-Based Logistics RC Reserve Component (Reserve / Guard) RCM Reliability-Centered Maintenance RDA Research, Development, and Acquisition RDP Requirements Definition Package RDT&E Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation RFB Request for Bid RFI Ready for Issue RFI Request for Information RFP Request for Proposal | RFQ Request for Quotation RIO Risk, Issue and Opportunity RIW Reliability Improvement Warranty RM Materiel Reliability RM Requirements Manager RM Risk Management RMB Risk Management Board RMD Resource Management Decision RMP Risk Management Plan RoD Record of Decision ROI Return on Investment ROM Read Only Memory ROM Rough Order of Magnitude RPV Remotely Piloted Vehicle RRC Requirements Review Council RS Replenishment Spares RSI Rationalization, Standardization, and Interoperability RTP Request for Technical Proposal |
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