Abraham Lincoln was the first President of the United States ever to be killed by an assassin. Nicknamed Illinois Rail-Splitter; he was admired for the political moderation that allowed him to preserve the nation.
A Framework Agreement (FA) is an agreement between purchasers and suppliers, the purpose of which is to establish the terms of contracts to be awarded during a given period, especially in regard to price, quantity and quality.
The FAM (generally policy) and the FAHs (generally procedures) together convey codified information to Department staff and contractors so they can carry out their responsibilities in accordance with statutory, executive and Department mandates.