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  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

    An organization based in the United Kingdom serving the purchasing and supply profession.

  • Chattel

    An article of personal, movable property.

  • Checklist

    A list of all critical items required to be considered responsive to a solicitation. 2. A form or table that identifies all critical information needed to complete a task or project.

  • Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

    The person holding the position as head of the Procurement Department in the entity.

  • CI

    CANADIAN See Competitive Intelligence.

  • CIA


    See Also: Cash In Advance (CIA)

  • CIP


    See Also: Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

  • CIPS


    See Also: Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

  • Circular A-76 (OMB)

    The U.S. Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-76 Revised establishes federal policy for the competition of commercial activities. (U.S., OMB, 2003)

  • CISG


    See Also: United Nations’ Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)

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