Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation governing federal government procurement, defining requirements for competitive bidding and proposal submission guidelines
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Legislation ensuring fair competition in government contracting and establishing rules for full and open competition
Small Business Act: Legislation establishing requirements for small business set-asides and small business subcontracting requirements in federal procurement
Davis-Bacon Act: Law establishing wage requirements for construction contracts and labor standards provisions in federal contracting
Buy American Act: Legislation requiring federal agencies to procure domestic materials and products, with specific country of origin considerations
Trade Agreements Act: Law governing international procurement considerations and country-specific restrictions in federal contracting
State Procurement Laws: State-specific legislation governing local bidding requirements and certifications, varying by jurisdiction
Industry-specific Regulations: Specialized regulations including EPA environmental standards, OSHA safety requirements, and technical standards from organizations like ASTM and IEEE
Data Protection and Privacy Laws: Legislation governing the protection of proprietary information, handling of sensitive data, and cybersecurity requirements in federal contracting
Anti-Trust Laws: Including Sherman Act and Clayton Act, establishing rules against bid rigging and ensuring fair competition in government contracting
