Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement. Must be considered if the RFP is for a federal government project.
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA): Defines framework for protecting government information, systems and assets against natural or man-made threats.
NIST Guidelines: Technical standards and guidelines for network infrastructure and cybersecurity issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Ensures network infrastructure and associated services are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
HIPAA: Regulates the protection and handling of healthcare information if medical data will be transmitted through the network.
FERPA: Protects the privacy of student education records if the network infrastructure is for educational institutions.
GDPR Compliance: European Union data protection regulation that must be considered if the network will handle EU citizens' data.
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations, such as CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), that may apply based on location.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC): DoD certification program that measures a company's cybersecurity maturity, required for defense contractors.
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS): Standards for computer systems used by government contractors and federal agencies.
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Requires full and open competition in federal government procurement.
Small Business Act: Requirements for including small business participation in government contracting.
Energy Star Compliance: Environmental standards for energy-efficient equipment and infrastructure.
Davis-Bacon Act: Requires payment of prevailing wages on public works projects.
Service Contract Act: Requires payment of prevailing wages and benefits to service employees on federal service contracts.
ISO/IEC Standards: International standards for information technology and network infrastructure.
TIA/EIA Standards: Telecommunications Industry Association standards for communications equipment and infrastructure.
IEEE Standards: Technical standards for network protocols, equipment, and infrastructure established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
