Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation governing federal procurement processes and procedures in the United States
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Federal law requiring full and open competition in government procurement to ensure fair opportunities for all vendors
Small Business Act: Legislation establishing requirements for small business participation in government contracting
Davis-Bacon Act: Federal law requiring payment of prevailing wages on public works projects and government construction contracts
Buy American Act: Law requiring federal government to prefer U.S.-made products in its purchases
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act: Legislation requiring full disclosure of all entities receiving federal funds
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities, including accessibility requirements
State Procurement Codes: State-specific regulations governing procurement processes at the state level
State Small Business Preferences: State-level requirements for providing opportunities to small businesses in government contracting
Local Procurement Ordinances: Municipal and county-level regulations affecting government procurement
State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental protection requirements affecting procurement
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing wages, working conditions, and employment practices
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Requirements: Federal regulations ensuring non-discrimination in employment practices
M/WBE Requirements: Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise participation requirements in government contracting
Environmental Protection Requirements: Federal and state regulations governing environmental impact and sustainability in procurement
Cybersecurity Requirements: Regulations governing digital security measures in government contracts involving technology
Privacy Laws: Federal and state regulations governing the handling and protection of sensitive data
Ethics and Conflict of Interest Rules: Regulations governing ethical conduct and preventing conflicts of interest in government procurement
