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A type of contract where a contractor is paid for all its allowed expenses to a set limit plus additional payment to allow for a profit. Cost-reimbursement contracts are used in public administration when uncertainties in contract performance do not allow costs to be estimated with sufficient accuracy.

A BPA is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing 'charge accounts' with qualified sources of supply. Public administrators use BPAs to reduce administrative costs and streamline procurement processes.

The General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, also referred to as Federal Supply Schedule, and Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), is a long-term governmentwide contract with commercial firms providing federal, state, and local government buyers access to more than 11 million commercial products and services at volume discount pricing. GSA Schedules streamline the contracting process and simplify the procurement of goods and services.

A set-aside is a procurement method that reserves an acquisition exclusively for participation by a certain group of small businesses. Public administration uses set-asides to ensure that small businesses are given opportunities to compete for and win federal contracts, fostering diversity in suppliers.

SAPs describe methods for purchasing supplies or services that total very specific amounts as established by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). These methods are designed to reduce administrative costs, improve opportunities for small business, and expedite procurement. Public administrators may use SAPs for smaller dollar thresholds that do not require a full competitive process.

Request for Proposal (RFP) is a document that solicits proposal, often made through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity, service, or valuable asset, to potential suppliers to submit business proposals. It is used in public administration to ensure transparent and competitive procurement processes.

A Purchase Card (P-card) is a form of company charge card that allows goods and services to be procured without using a traditional purchasing process. In public administration, P-cards can reduce paperwork, expedite service delivery, and increase efficiency.

Micro-Purchase refers to a purchase of supplies or services using simplified acquisition procedures, the aggregate amount of which does not exceed the micro-purchase threshold. In public administration, micro-purchases are a way for agencies to quickly and efficiently purchase small amounts of supplies or services without requiring competitive quotes.

Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts provide for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period of time. They are used in public administration to provide flexibility in both quantities and delivery scheduling and are valuable when agencies cannot predetermine precise quantities of goods or services.