Federal Contracting Acronym
CDRL
Contract Data Requirements List
Plain-English definition
The Contract Data Requirements List specifies deliverable data items, formats, and due dates tied to contract performance.
Why it matters
Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) is a core federal acquisition term used in regulations, solicitations, and contract administration.
Where you will see it
Federal notices on SAM.gov, contract attachments, registration systems, audit requests, and internal capture/proposal documentation.
Example in context
When reviewing a solicitation, a contractor confirms how CDRL is used in the notice, whether related clauses apply, and which internal subject-matter experts should validate the response.