Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal procurement, especially FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) and FAR Part 5 (Publicizing Contract Actions). Essential for structuring and conducting federal procurement activities.
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Federal statute ensuring fair competition and transparency in government procurement. Establishes requirements for full and open competition in federal contracting.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Legislation governing public access to government information while protecting sensitive data. Important for handling information disclosure and confidentiality in government contracting.
Trade Secrets Act: Federal law protecting proprietary information and establishing confidentiality requirements in government procurement processes.
Small Business Act: Legislation establishing requirements for small business participation in government contracting and set-aside considerations.
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA): Law governing information security requirements for federal information systems and data protection in government contracts.
Privacy Act: Federal law establishing requirements for handling personal information and data protection in government activities.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Civil rights law requiring accessibility considerations and non-discrimination provisions in government contracting.
State-specific procurement laws: Various state-level regulations governing procurement when state funds are involved, including local procurement requirements and variations by jurisdiction.
Industry-specific regulations: Sector-specific compliance requirements and regulations that vary depending on the subject matter of the RFI.
