Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): The primary regulation governing federal procurement, includes specific requirements for SOW content and format, particularly FAR Part 37 for Service Contracts
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS): Additional requirements specific to Department of Defense contracts, supplementing the FAR for defense-related procurements
Service Contract Act (SCA): Governs labor standards for service contracts, affecting wage determinations and worker classifications
Davis-Bacon Act: Applies to construction contracts and affects wage rates for construction workers in government contracts
Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA): Establishes requirements for cost and pricing data, affecting pricing transparency and negotiations in government contracts
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Ensures fair competition in government contracting and affects how requirements are specified
Small Business Act: Governs small business set-asides and affects subcontracting requirements in government contracts
Buy American Act: Establishes requirements for domestic products and materials, affecting sourcing requirements in government contracts
Contract Disputes Act: Governs resolution of contract disputes and affects dispute resolution procedures in government contracts
Anti-Deficiency Act: Affects funding and payment terms, ensuring proper appropriation of funds in government contracts
Agency-Specific Regulations: Individual federal agencies may have their own supplemental regulations and requirements for government contracts
State and Local Regulations: Additional requirements that may apply depending on the jurisdiction and scope of the government contract
Industry-Specific Standards: Technical and professional standards specific to the industry sector relevant to the contract
Security Requirements: Specifications for information security, facility clearance, and personnel security clearances if applicable
Environmental Regulations: Environmental protection requirements and compliance standards that must be addressed in the contract
Safety Regulations: Occupational safety and health requirements that must be incorporated into the contract terms
Quality Assurance Requirements: Standards and procedures for ensuring quality control and performance metrics in government contracts
