| BAA | Broad Agency Announcement.
A notice that requests scientific or research proposals from private firms. The proposals submitted may lead to contracts. |
| BEES | Building for Environmental & Economic Sustainability
Program to encourage environmentally friendly building practices. |
| BOA | Basic Ordering Agreement
A general outline of the supplies or services required. |
| BOA | Basis of Award
Used in GSA contract awards to determine the class of commercial customer on which to base your GSA award. Establishes a price/discount relationship between your BOA customer and GSA. (See also MFC) |
| BOD | Bid Opening Date
The final date that a bid must be received by the appropriate government office. Particularly for IFB, sealed bidding . |
| BPA | Blanket Purchase Agreement.
An agreement between a federal agency and a vendor which allows the agency to make purchases on an as-needed basis. |
| BVP | Best Value Purchasing
An agency may consider factors other than price when making a Best Value award. (See also FFP, LPTA) |