Federal Contracting Acronym
DAB
Defense Acquisition Board
Plain-English definition
The Defense Acquisition Board is a senior DoD forum that reviews major defense acquisition programs and advises leadership on program direction. In federal practice, Defense Acquisition Board connects to how contracting officers, program offices, and industry teams interpret requirements, document decisions, and execute awards. Authoritative context is typically found in USD(A&S) materials and agency supplements where applicable. Contractors should trace how DAB appears in the specific solicitation or contract rather than assuming uniform usage across agencies.
Why it matters
Understanding Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) reduces misalignment during proposal preparation, contract performance, and compliance reviews tied to defense obligations.
Where you will see it
SAM.gov notices, contract clauses and attachments, DoD forms and supply systems when applicable, and internal capture or program management documentation.
Example in context
During a bid review, the capture lead notes DAB in the solicitation, assigns a subject-matter owner to confirm requirements, and records the decision in the compliance matrix.