Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement, setting standards and procedures for government acquisitions
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Federal law requiring full and open competition in government procurement, with limited exceptions
Small Business Act: Legislation ensuring fair proportion of government contracts are awarded to small businesses through set-asides
Federal Trade Commission Act: Law prohibiting unfair competition and deceptive practices in business
State Procurement Codes: State-specific laws governing procurement processes and requirements at state level
Federal Trade Commission Privacy Guidelines: Guidelines for protecting consumer privacy and data security in business operations
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for wages, overtime pay, and working conditions
Davis-Bacon Act: Federal law requiring payment of prevailing wages on public works projects
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions across all states
Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements: Federal regulations ensuring non-discrimination in employment and contracting
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental protection requirements affecting business operations and contracts
Intellectual Property Laws: Laws protecting patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets in business agreements
