Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation governing federal procurement processes and requirements in the United States
Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Legislation requiring full and open competition in federal procurement processes
Small Business Act: Legislation establishing requirements for small business participation in federal procurement
Buy American Act: Legislation requiring federal agencies to prefer U.S.-made products in their purchases
Davis-Bacon Act: Law requiring payment of prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects
Service Contract Act: Law establishing labor standards for federal service contracts
Trade Agreements Act: Legislation governing procurement from foreign countries and compliance with international trade agreements
Anti-Kickback Act: Law prohibiting kickbacks and improper payments in federal procurement
False Claims Act: Legislation imposing liability on persons/companies who defraud governmental programs
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act: Law requiring full disclosure of all entities/organizations receiving federal funds
State Procurement Codes: State-specific regulations governing procurement processes at the state level
Local Government Procurement Ordinances: Municipal and local government-specific procurement requirements
Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations: Requirements ensuring non-discrimination in employment practices
Americans with Disabilities Act: Legislation requiring accessibility considerations in procurement and contracting
Environmental Protection Requirements: Regulations ensuring environmental compliance in procurement processes
Cybersecurity Requirements: Standards and regulations for IT security in procurement, especially for technology contracts
M/WBE Requirements: Regulations promoting participation of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises
Sustainability Requirements: Guidelines and regulations for environmental sustainability in procurement
Privacy Laws: Regulations governing data privacy and protection, including state-specific laws and GDPR considerations
