Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary federal regulation governing the acquisition process for U.S. government contracts. Sets forth uniform policies and procedures for procurement.
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Requires full and open competition in federal procurement, with limited exceptions. Ensures fair opportunities for all potential contractors.
Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act: Establishes criteria for choosing appropriate legal instruments in federal procurement, distinguishing between procurement contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
Small Business Act: Mandates consideration of small businesses in federal procurement and establishes various small business contracting programs and preferences.
Davis-Bacon Act: Requires payment of prevailing wages on federally funded or assisted construction projects. Applies to contractors and subcontractors.
Service Contract Act: Requires payment of prevailing wages and fringe benefits to service employees in federal service contracts.
Buy American Act: Requires federal agencies to procure domestic materials and products, with specific exceptions for trade agreements and public interest.
Anti-Kickback Act: Prohibits contractors from providing or accepting compensation to improperly obtain or reward favorable treatment in federal contracts.
Contract Disputes Act: Establishes procedures for resolving disputes between contractors and federal agencies regarding contract performance.
False Claims Act: Imposes liability on persons and companies who defraud governmental programs, including false claims in government contracts.
State Procurement Laws: State-specific regulations governing procurement processes at the state level, varying by jurisdiction.
Local Government Purchasing Ordinances: Municipal and county-level regulations affecting local government procurement processes.
Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations: Prohibits discrimination in employment and requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Requires accessibility considerations and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.
Environmental Protection Requirements: Federal and state environmental regulations affecting procurement, including sustainability requirements and environmental impact considerations.
OSHA Requirements: Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards that must be considered in contract performance and workplace safety.
Intellectual Property Rights: Laws governing the ownership and protection of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets in government contracts.
Data Privacy Laws: Federal and state regulations governing the collection, storage, and protection of personal and sensitive information in government contracts.
