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  • Nolo Contendere

    A Latin phrase meaning, “I will not contest it.” As a plea in criminal proceeding, it has an effect similar to pleading guilty; however, the defendant neither admits nor denies the charges, and the plea cannot be used against the defendant in a civil action based on the same acts. (Black's Law Dictionary)

  • Nominal Group Technique

    A group decision-making technique that focuses on generating alternatives and selecting among them by asking group members to independently write down ideas, present them in turn, clarify them for the group, and rank them by voting privately. A brainstorming technique used by cross-functional purchasing teams. (Business, 2002)

  • Non Excusable Delay

    A foreseeable delay caused by either party to the contract that often occurs as a result of financial difficulties, lack of equipment and facilities, lack of materials, or lack of knowledge.

  • Non-Branded Goods

    Goods that are not linked to a particular brand name, manufacturer, or producer, and may be perceived to be of low quality.

  • Non-Competitive Negotiation

    The process of arriving at an agreement through discussion and compromise when only one source is available to meet the requirement.

  • Non-Conformance

    The failure of material or services to meet specified requirements for any characteristic or requirement.

  • Non-Durables

    Consumer goods only expected to last less than three years. (Schiller, 2000)

  • Non-Expendable (Items or Supplies)

    Supplies that are not consumed during use or that do not lose their identity during use.

  • Non-Responsible (Bid)

    A contractor, business entity, or individual that responds to a solicitation that does not have the ability or capability to fully perform the requirements of the solicitation. A business entity or individual who does not possess the integrity and reliability to assure contractual performance.

  • Non-Responsive (Bid)

    A response to a solicitation that does not conform to the mandatory or essential requirements contained in the solicitation.