Federal Contracting Acronym
MAC
Multi-Agency Contract
Plain-English definition
Multi-Agency Contracts allow multiple agencies to place orders against a shared vehicle with common terms.
Why it matters
Multi-Agency Contract (MAC) 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 MAC is used in the notice, whether related clauses apply, and which internal subject-matter experts should validate the response.