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Cloud Computing

Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet instead of directly from your computer's hard drive.

Foundation Model

A very large and powerful artificial intelligence model, often trained on vast amounts of data, that can be adapted for many different tasks and may pose security risks if misused.

Multi-cloud Technology

An approach that uses cloud services from more than one cloud provider, allowing data and applications to move between different cloud environments.

Procurement

The process of buying or acquiring goods and services, often used in government contracting.

Covered Provider

A company that supplies cloud services, data systems, or AI foundation models and has contracts with the Department of Defense totaling at least $50 million in the last five years.

Government-furnished data (GFD)

Data, information, or materials provided by the government to a contractor to help them complete a contract.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Specific rules and procedures that the Department of Defense uses for buying goods and services, which add to the general government purchasing regulations.