Federal Contracting Acronym
SPRS
Supplier Performance Risk System
Plain-English definition
Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) is a core federal acquisition term used in regulations, solicitations, and contract administration. Cybersecurity and information-protection terms appear in DFARS clauses, authorization packages, and supplier performance assessments. Contractors map controls, evidence, and reporting to customer requirements.
Why it matters
Low or missing SPRS scores can block award or flow-down to subcontractors on cyber-scoped contracts.
Where you will see it
DFARS 252.204-7012 flow-downs, supplier performance risk reviews, and proposal security attestations.
Example in context
When reviewing a solicitation, a contractor confirms how SPRS is used in the notice, whether related clauses apply, and which internal subject-matter experts should validate the response.