Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary federal regulation governing the acquisition process for U.S. government agencies. Sets forth uniform policies and procedures for procurement.
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Federal law requiring full and open competition in government procurement, with limited exceptions. Essential for competitive sealed proposals.
Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act: Establishes criteria for choosing appropriate legal instruments in federal assistance relationships, including procurement contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
Small Business Act: Legislation ensuring fair proportion of government contracts are placed with small business enterprises. Includes set-aside requirements and small business participation goals.
Davis-Bacon Act: Requires payment of prevailing wages on federally funded or assisted construction projects. Applicable when RFCSP involves construction work.
Buy American Act: Requires U.S. government to prefer U.S.-made products in its purchases. Must be addressed in procurement documentation when applicable.
Trade Agreements Act: Governs trade agreements with foreign countries and impacts procurement from non-U.S. sources. Determines eligible countries for government procurement.
State Procurement Codes: State-specific laws governing procurement procedures and requirements. Vary by jurisdiction but must be incorporated into RFCSP process.
State Administrative Procedures Acts: State-level regulations governing administrative processes, including procurement procedures and appeals processes.
Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations: Federal regulations ensuring non-discrimination in employment practices. Must be referenced in procurement documentation.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Requirements for accessibility and non-discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Relevant for both procurement process and deliverables.
Proposal Evaluation Criteria Regulations: Specific rules governing how proposals must be evaluated and scored in competitive sealed proposals. Ensures fair and transparent selection process.
Public Notice Requirements: Regulations specifying how and when procurement opportunities must be advertised to the public. Includes timing and method of notification.
Proposal Submission Rules: Regulations governing deadline requirements, submission methods, and formatting of proposals. Includes rules for electronic submissions when applicable.
Protest Procedures: Rules governing how vendors can protest procurement decisions, including timelines, processes, and resolution methods.
Confidentiality Requirements: Regulations governing the handling of proprietary information in proposals and the procurement process. Includes trade secrets protection.
