IAJVS
International Association of Jewish Vocational Services
This glossary includes terms, acronyms, and definitions used by National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and its associated agencies. It is organized alphabetically and includes a linked table of contents for ease of navigation. Hold the control key and click the Table of Contents entry to navigate.
Terms starting with I
IAW
In Accordance With
ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
ICEVI
International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment
ID/IQ
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
IDC
IDC Market Research Contract; provider of technology intelligence, industry analysis, market data, and strategic and tactical guidance; a division of IDG (International Data Group), an IT media, research, and exposition company.
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDIQ
Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity; a type of federal contract allowing for an unspecified quantity of supplies or services to be delivered over a fixed period, with orders placed as needs arise.
IE
Industrial Engineer
IEE
Individual Equipment Element; BSC on an Air Force base that sells clothing and associated products.
IFB
Invitation for Bids
IMP
Impulse Marketing Program; NIB program that provides items to the Defense Commissary Agency for sale in commissaries. Also SourceAmerica's Integrated Marketing Plan.
Impact
An indication that a current vendor would be severely hurt financially if the AbilityOne Program were to take over manufacturing a specific product.
Incorporation by Reference
Application of certain clauses in a contract not physically included other than by reference to the clause number and subject.
Indirect Labor
Any labor hours not falling into the category of Direct Labor.
Individual Certificates
Certificates permitting an agency to pay an employee less than minimum wage when justified by the individual's severity of disability and production rate; may be as low as 25 percent wage with state agency authorization.
Industrial Preparedness
The state of preparedness of industry to produce essential material to support national military objectives.
Inflation Factor
Amount added to an item's base price to cover anticipated changes in cost.
Inner Carton
Shippable cartons packed inside master shipping cartons that contain selling units. These can be taken out of the master shipping carton and reshipped individually for a smaller order quantity.
Inspection Plan
The method to be used in inspecting any lot. A minimal inspection plan includes a definition of the lot unit, sample unit, sample size, and AQL.
Interagency
Coordinated procurement support between government agencies.
Interim FED-SPEC
Potential federal specification issued in interim form for operational use by federal agencies. Interim amendments included in the definition.
Interleaved 2 of 5
See ITF-14 Symbol
Internal Audit
An examination of a company conducted by the company's own staff. A system of internal audits is required by ISO 9001 and ISO 9002.
IPD
Item Purchase Description
IPFU
Improved Physical Fitness Uniform
IPP
Industrial Preparedness Planning
IPR
In-Progress Review
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
Headquartered in Switzerland, an international organization of national standards bodies that produces standards in many fields. ANSI is the United States member. ISO is the name given to a series of quality standards from the International Organization for Standardization.
ISO 9000 Coordinator
see Management Representative
ISO 9000 Series Standards
A set of five international quality standards developed by the International Organization of Standardization and adopted by countries around the world to help companies document their quality systems and maintain efficient quality management systems. Includes ISO 9000 - Quality Management and Quality Assurance Standards: Guidelines for Selection and use; ISO 9001 - Quality Systems: Model for Quality Assurance in Design/Development, Production, Installation, and Servicing; ISO 9002- Quality Systems: Model for Quality Assurance in Products and Installation; ISO 9003 - Quality Systems: Model for Quality Assurance in Final Inspection and Test; ISO 9004 - Quality Management and Quality System Elements - Guidelines
ISP
Internet Service Provider
ISSA
International Sanitary Supply Association
IT
Information Technology
ITF Symbol
Interleaved 2 of 5 Symbology
ITF-14 Symbol
Used in UCC/EAN system to carry EAN/UCC-14 identification
ITSC
Information Technology Service Center