Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government acquisitions that establishes uniform policies and procedures for government acquisitions and sets requirements for competitive bidding
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Federal law that promotes full and open competition in government contracting and establishes procedures for competitive bidding
Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA): Requires contractors to submit accurate cost or pricing data for contracts above certain thresholds
Small Business Act: Legislation governing small business set-asides and requirements for small business participation in government contracting
State-specific procurement laws: Variable state-level regulations covering local bidding requirements, procedures, and contractor licensing requirements
Davis-Bacon Act: Federal law establishing prevailing wage requirements for construction-related federal contracts
Anti-trust Laws: Including Sherman Act and Clayton Act, these laws prohibit bid rigging and anti-competitive practices in contracting
State and Local Government Procurement Rules: Local regulations covering preference provisions, minority/women-owned business requirements, and specific formatting requirements
Industry-specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations including environmental regulations and safety standards applicable to the particular industry
Contract Dispute Resolution: Including Federal Contract Disputes Act and state-specific procedures for resolving contract disputes
