Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement, establishing uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Requires full and open competition in federal government procurement, ensuring fair opportunities for all potential vendors
Small Business Act: Legislation protecting and promoting small business participation in government contracting through set-asides and other programs
Buy American Act: Requires federal government to prefer U.S.-made products in its purchases, promoting domestic manufacturing
Sherman Antitrust Act: Prohibits anticompetitive business practices and monopolistic conduct in interstate commerce
Clayton Act: Supplements the Sherman Act by addressing specific practices not explicitly covered in the Sherman Act, including mergers and interlocking directorates
Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices in commerce
Robinson-Patman Act: Prohibits price discrimination between different purchasers of comparable goods
State Procurement Codes: State-specific laws and regulations governing procurement processes at the state level
Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations: Prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability
Americans with Disabilities Act: Requires reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals and prohibits discrimination based on disability
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including sales of goods and contracts
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the collection, use, and protection of personal and business data
Industry-Specific Safety Standards: Sector-specific safety requirements and regulations that vendors must comply with in their respective industries
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental protection requirements that may affect vendor operations and compliance
