CJB

A Contract Justification Brief is an internal government document that summarizes the rationale for a proposed contract action, including the requirement, acquisition strategy, competition approach, and pricing considerations. CJBs support decision-maker review and approval of significant procurement actions.

CJBs consolidate information from market research, acquisition plans, and cost analyses to support informed decisions. Understanding that CJBs inform approval processes helps contractors appreciate the documentation requirements their government counterparts must satisfy. CJB quality affects how quickly contract actions proceed through approval chains.