Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement that provides uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions. Establishes standards for competition, transparency, and fairness in federal contracting.
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Federal law requiring full and open competition in government procurement, defining circumstances for limited competition, and establishing standards for publicity of procurement opportunities.
Small Business Act: Legislation governing small business participation in government contracts, including set-aside considerations and small business subcontracting requirements.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Law governing public disclosure requirements while protecting proprietary information and trade secrets in government procurement processes.
State-specific procurement laws: Various state and local government procurement regulations that vary by jurisdiction and may have specific requirements for public bidding processes.
Data Privacy Laws: Collection of federal and state privacy regulations, including GDPR considerations for European entities and industry-specific privacy requirements.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific compliance requirements, security clearance needs, and regulatory standards (e.g., healthcare, defense, technology).
Anti-Discrimination Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, non-discrimination clauses, and affirmative action considerations in government contracting.
Environmental Regulations: Sustainability requirements, environmental impact considerations, and green procurement standards that may affect procurement processes.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring accessibility standards and accommodation considerations in government contracts and procurement.
Trade Agreements Act: International trade considerations including country of origin requirements and Buy American Act implications for government procurement.
