Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement, outlining procedures and requirements for government contracts
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Ensures full and open competition in federal government procurement, requiring agencies to use competitive procedures
Anti-kickback Act: Prohibits contractors from providing or accepting compensation to improperly obtain or reward favorable treatment
Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA): Requires contractors to submit cost or pricing data and certify that the data is accurate, complete, and current
Small Business Act: Sets requirements for federal agencies to include small businesses in contracting opportunities
State Procurement Laws: State-specific codes and regulations governing procurement processes and requirements at the state level
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements including HIPAA for healthcare, financial services regulations, and environmental standards
Labor Laws: Including Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for federal contractors
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets in contractual relationships
Data Protection Laws: Including GDPR compliance, state privacy laws, and cybersecurity requirements for data handling and protection
Ethics and Compliance Regulations: Including FCPA, state ethics regulations, and conflict of interest provisions for government contracting
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions and contracts in the United States
