B
BAA
Broad Agency Announcement; a general announcement of an agency's research interest to solicit proposals from capable offerors.
B
Backlog
The remaining amount of current funding or total potential value on a contract that has not yet been expended.
B
Bad Faith
Acting with malice or intent to harm the other party in a contract, which can lead to legal disputes.
B
Bad Map
Informative call that the displayed map is unusable due to terrain or image quality.
B
BAFO
Best and Final Offer; the final revised proposal submitted by a contractor after negotiations in a competitive procurement.
B
BAH
Basic Allowance for Housing; compensation for housing costs.
B
Bandit
An aircraft identified as enemy in accordance with theater ID criteria.
B
Banzai
Directive to execute launch and defend tactics.
B
BAS
Basic Allowance for Subsistence; compensation for food costs.
B
Base
Reference number used to indicate such information as headings or fuel.
B
Basic Research
Scientific research directed toward increasing knowledge rather than a specific practical application.
B
BATNA
Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement; the most advantageous course of action a party can take if negotiations fail.
B
Bat(s)
Friendly net-enabled glide weapon(s) with multi-mode seekers.
B
Bay
Carry out deception plan indicated or in accordance with orders.
B
BCA
Board of Contract Appeals; an independent tribunal that hears and decides disputes between contractors and the government.
B
BCG
Basic Cadet Glasses; (Slang) unattractive glasses issued to trainees.
B
BCT
Basic Combat Training; the nine-week introductory phase of Army life.
B
BDU
Battle Dress Uniform; (Obsolete) previous generation camo uniform.
B
Bead Window
Alert that last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.
B
Beam
Contact stabilized within 60-109 degrees aspect.
B
Beam Rider
Potential jammer along the stated azimuth.
B
Benchmarking
A management process of comparing performance metrics to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
B
Benchmark Testing
Tests conducted on hardware or software to determine if they meet specific performance requirements.
B
Bent
System indicated is inoperative (Cancelled by SWEET).
B
Beretta
Aircraft is out of air-to-ground ordnance, excluding the gun.
B
Best Value
The outcome of an acquisition that provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement, considering cost and non-cost factors.
B
Bid Bond
A surety bond ensuring that a bidder will enter into a contract if their bid is accepted.
B
Bid Sample
A product sample required from an offeror to demonstrate characteristics that cannot be described by text.
B
Big Stick
Friendly long-range surface-to-air missile platform.
B
Billing Rate
An indirect cost rate established temporarily for interim reimbursement of incurred costs.
B
Bingo
Prebriefed fuel state needed for recovery to base.
B
Biobased Product
A product composed of biological or renewable agricultural materials as determined by the USDA.
B
Birddog
Configure sensors according to mission planning or briefing.
B
Bird(s)
Friendly surface-to-air missiles.
B
Bittersweet
Notification of potential for blue-on-blue (friendly fire) situation.
B
Blackout
Directive to turn off all external lighting.
B
Blank
Signal is on the air with zero content.
B
Blanket Purchase Agreement
A simplified procurement method for repetitive needs for supplies or services, often associated with GSA schedules.
B
Blind
No visual contact with friendly aircraft/ship; opposite of VISUAL.
B
Block
Defensive tactic to force a vessel to alter course by maneuvering in front of it.
B
Blotter
Electromagnetic countermeasure receiver.
B
Blow Through
Continue straight ahead at the merge without becoming anchored.
B
BLS
Bureau of Labor Statistics; federal agency that provides economic data used in contract price adjustments.
B
Blur
Radar is being jammed.
B
BMT
Basic Military Training; the Air Force introductory training.
B
BOA
Basic Ordering Agreement; a written instrument of understanding containing terms and clauses for future orders.
B
Bogey
A radar or visual air contact whose identity is unknown.
B
Bogey Dope
Request for target information on a specific contact.
B
BOHICA
Bend Over, Here It Comes Again; (Slang) refers to a repetitive bad event.
B
Booster
Track identified as a separated booster phase of a ballistic missile.
B
BOP
Basic Contract Option Period; the initial period of a contract before options are exercised.
B
Box
Picture label with groups in a square or offset square formation.
B
BPO
Blanket Purchase Order; an arrangement to provide requirements for an item or service on an as-required basis.
B
BRAA
Target info format: Bearing, Range, Altitude, Aspect.
B
BRAC
Base Realignment and Closure; the process used by the DoD to increase operational efficiency by closing or consolidating bases.
B
Bracket
Maneuver to positions on opposite sides of the target.
B
Break
Directive to perform an immediate maximum performance turn.
B
Break Away
Tanker or receiver call for immediate vertical and nose-to-tail separation.
B
Bridge Contract
A non-competitive action to retain services as a result of a delay in awarding a follow-on contract.
B
Broad Agency Announcement
A general announcement of an agency's research interest, including selection criteria, to solicit participation from capable offerors.
B
Broken Spur
Helicopter buddy or self-extraction is not possible.
B
Browning
Surface-to-air missile platform has reached a low missile state.
B
Bruiser
Employment of friendly air-launched anti-ship missile.
B
Bucket
C2 is experiencing radar electromagnetic deceptive jamming.
B
Buddy Lock
Radar locked to a known friendly aircraft.
B
Buddy Spike
Friendly system radar lock-on indication on a friendly aircraft.
B
Bugout
Separation from an engagement with no intent to reengage.
B
Building or Work
Construction activity including structures like bridges, dams, highways, and tunnels, distinguished from manufacturing.
B
Bulldog
Friendly surface- or submarine-launched anti-ship missile.
B
Bullseye
Common reference point used to describe an object's position.
B
Bump
Directive to change power (plus or minus) from current setting.
B
Bundling
Combining two or more requirements previously performed under separate smaller contracts into a single solicitation.
B
Business Case Analysis
An evaluation of the financial and non-financial impacts of a proposed investment or acquisition strategy.
B
Buster
Directive to fly at maximum continuous speed.
B
Button
Radio channel setting.
B
Buzzer
Electromagnetic communications jamming.
B
Buzzsaw
Chemical light-stick swung overhead to mark a friendly position.
B
BX
Base Exchange; the Air Force department store.
