Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement that provides uniform policies and procedures for acquisition
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Requires full and open competition in federal government procurement, with limited exceptions
Small Business Act: Legislation ensuring fair proportion of government contracts are placed with small business enterprises
Davis-Bacon Act: Requires payment of prevailing wages on federally funded or assisted construction projects
Service Contract Act: Requires contractors and subcontractors performing services to pay service employees no less than local prevailing wages
Anti-kickback Act: Prohibits contractors from offering or accepting kickbacks in connection with federal contracts
False Claims Act: Imposes liability on persons/companies who defraud governmental programs
State Procurement Codes: State-specific laws governing procurement processes and requirements at the state level
Federal Privacy Act: Establishes code of fair information practices governing collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information
HIPAA: Provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information in healthcare-related contracts
FERPA: Protects privacy of student education records in education-related contracts
Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations: Prohibits discrimination and requires equal treatment in employment practices
Fair Labor Standards Act: Establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards
Environmental Protection Agency Requirements: Federal environmental regulations that may affect contract requirements and performance
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Requires reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals and accessibility compliance
Section 508: Requires federal agencies to make electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities
