Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation governing federal government procurement that provides rules for competitive bidding processes and sets requirements for proposal submissions
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Legislation that ensures full and open competition, establishes procedures for competitive bidding, and defines exceptions to competitive requirements
Small Business Act: Law that sets aside requirements for small businesses, determines size standards and classifications, and establishes subcontracting requirements
Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA): Legislation establishing requirements for cost and pricing data, disclosure obligations, and certification requirements in government contracting
Anti-Kickback Act: Law that prohibits improper payments or inducements, sets penalties for violations, and establishes reporting requirements in government contracting
State-specific procurement laws: Various state-level laws that may impose additional requirements and local jurisdiction considerations for bid and proposal processes
Contract Disputes Act: Legislation establishing procedures for resolving disputes, claims processes, and appeal rights in government contracts
Davis-Bacon Act: Law governing prevailing wage requirements, labor standards, and reporting obligations, particularly relevant for construction contracts
Buy American Act: Legislation establishing domestic preference requirements, country of origin requirements, and related exceptions and waivers for government procurement
State and Local Specific Requirements: Various local regulations covering contractor licensing requirements, local business preferences, and specific certification requirements for bidding processes
