FAR Library
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Browse FAR parts, subparts, and sections with structured summaries built for GovCon teams.
Federal Acquisition Regulations System
FAR Part 1 establishes the foundation of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System, defining its purpose as a uniform set of policies for executive agencies to
View Part Details →Definitions of Words and Terms
FAR Part 2 serves as the 'dictionary' for the Federal Acquisition Regulation, establishing a common vocabulary to ensure consistency across the federal governme
View Part Details →Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
FAR Part 3 prescribes policies and procedures intended to eliminate improper business practices, such as bribery, kickbacks, and collusion, while managing perso
View Part Details →Administrative and Information Matters
FAR Part 4 establishes the administrative requirements for executing, distributing, and reporting government contracts, as well as maintaining official contract
View Part Details →Publicizing Contract Actions
FAR Part 5 prescribes the policies and procedures for publicizing contract opportunities and award information. Its primary objective is to increase competition
View Part Details →Competition Requirements
FAR Part 6 prescribes the policies and procedures essential to promoting 'full and open competition' in the federal acquisition process. It establishes the stat
View Part Details →Acquisition Planning
FAR Part 7 prescribes the policies and procedures for developing acquisition plans, conducting market research, and determining the most effective method of pro
View Part Details →Required Sources of Supplies and Services
FAR Part 8 prescribes the 'Order of Precedence' for government procurement, requiring agencies to satisfy their requirements through specific mandatory sources
View Part Details →Contractor Qualifications
FAR Part 9 establishes the policies and procedures for evaluating whether a prospective contractor has the capability, integrity, and legal standing to perform
View Part Details →Market Research
FAR Part 10 prescribes the policies and procedures for conducting market research to determine the most effective method for acquiring, distributing, and suppor
View Part Details →Describing Agency Needs
FAR Part 11 establishes the policies and procedures for how executive agencies must describe their needs for supplies and services. Its primary objective is to
View Part Details →Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR Part 12 establishes the policies and procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, implementing the federal government’s st
View Part Details →Simplified Acquisition Procedures
FAR Part 13 prescribes streamlined policies and procedures for the acquisition of supplies and services that do not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
View Part Details →Sealed Bidding
FAR Part 14 prescribes the policies and procedures for 'Sealed Bidding,' a highly structured method of government procurement characterized by public bid openin
View Part Details →Contracting by Negotiation
FAR Part 15 outlines the policies and procedures for negotiated acquisitions, covering both competitive and sole-source environments. It establishes the 'Best V
View Part Details →Types of Contracts
FAR Part 16 provides the policies and procedures for selecting and using various contract types in federal acquisitions. It establishes a framework for balancin
View Part Details →Special Contracting Methods
FAR Part 17 prescribes policies and procedures for non-traditional procurement methods, specifically focusing on multi-year contracting, options, and interagenc
View Part Details →Emergency Acquisitions
FAR Part 18 serves as a specialized 'roadmap' for Federal Contracting Officers, consolidating various acquisition flexibilities available during emergency situa
View Part Details →Small Business Programs
FAR Part 19 implements the Small Business Act and mandates that executive agencies provide 'maximum practicable opportunities' for small business concerns to pa
View Part Details →Reserved
FAR Part 20 is currently designated as 'Reserved' within the Federal Acquisition Regulation. It contains no active regulatory language, serving primarily as a s
View Part Details →Reserved
Part 21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is currently designated as **'Reserved.'** This means that the section contains no active regulatory materia
View Part Details →Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions
FAR Part 22 prescribes the policies and procedures for applying labor laws to federal acquisitions, ensuring that the government remains a neutral party in labo
View Part Details →Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety
FAR Part 23 establishes the policies and procedures for federal agencies to protect the environment, foster markets for sustainable products, and ensure the saf
View Part Details →Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information
FAR Part 24 prescribes policies and procedures to ensure Federal agencies and their contractors comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Freedom of Informati
View Part Details →Foreign Acquisition
FAR Part 25 establishes the policies and procedures for the acquisition of foreign supplies, services, and construction materials, as well as the management of
View Part Details →Other Socioeconomic Programs
FAR Part 26 implements several diverse socioeconomic programs and federal policies that do not fall under the traditional small business categories. It covers i
View Part Details →Patents, Data, and Copyrights
FAR Part 27 establishes a regulatory framework that balances the government's need for technology and data with the contractor’s right to retain ownership of in
View Part Details →Bonds and Insurance
FAR Part 28 prescribes the policies and procedures for obtaining financial protection against losses under government contracts. It specifically governs the use
View Part Details →Taxes
FAR Part 29 prescribes policies and procedures for applying federal, state, and local taxes to government contracts. It provides guidance on using tax clauses,
View Part Details →Cost Accounting Standards Administration
FAR Part 30 prescribes the policies and procedures for administering Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) for negotiated government contracts and subcontracts. It en
View Part Details →Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
FAR Part 31 provides the regulatory framework for determining the allowability, reasonableness, and allocability of costs associated with federal contracts. It
View Part Details →Contract Financing
FAR Part 32 prescribes the policies and procedures for contract financing and payment matters, establishing how the government provides financial resources to c
View Part Details →Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 33 prescribes the policies and procedures for filing and processing protests, as well as handling contract disputes and appeals. It establishes the fra
View Part Details →Major System Acquisition
FAR Part 34 establishes policies and procedures for the acquisition of major systems, prioritizing mission-oriented requirements and long-term competition over
View Part Details →Research and Development Contracting
FAR Part 35 provides specialized policies and procedures for Research and Development (R&D) contracting, where the primary objective is to advance scientific an
View Part Details →Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
FAR Part 36 prescribes the specialized policies and procedures for contracting construction and architect-engineer (A-E) services. It establishes unique deliver
View Part Details →Service Contracting
FAR Part 37 establishes the policies and procedures for acquiring and managing services by contract, applying to all service-related acquisitions regardless of
View Part Details →Federal Supply Schedule Contracting
FAR Part 38 prescribes the policies and procedures for the **Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program**, a simplified acquisition vehicle managed by the General Se
View Part Details →Acquisition of Information Technology
FAR Part 39 establishes the policies and procedures for the acquisition of Information Technology (IT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It fo
View Part Details →Information Security and Supply Chain Security
FAR Part 40 establishes a centralized framework for managing information security and supply chain security risks across all federal acquisitions. Its primary i
View Part Details →Acquisition of Utility Services
FAR Part 41 prescribes the policies and procedures for the acquisition of utility services, including electricity, gas, water, and sewage. It establishes the Ge
View Part Details →Contract Administration and Audit Services
FAR Part 42 prescribes the policies and procedures for managing a contract after it has been awarded, specifically focusing on contract administration and audit
View Part Details →Contract Modifications
FAR Part 43 prescribes the policies and procedures for preparing and processing modifications to all types of government contracts. It establishes the framework
View Part Details →Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
FAR Part 44 establishes the policies and procedures for Government oversight of a prime contractor’s subcontracting activities. It focuses on two primary mechan
View Part Details →Government Property
FAR Part 45 establishes the policies and procedures for the lifecycle management of Government property provided to or acquired by contractors. It mandates that
View Part Details →Quality Assurance
FAR Part 46 prescribes the policies and procedures used by the Government to ensure that supplies and services conform to the contract’s quality, quantity, and
View Part Details →Transportation
FAR Part 47 prescribes policies and procedures for applying transportation and traffic management considerations to the acquisition of supplies and the procurem
View Part Details →Value Engineering
FAR Part 48 prescribes the policies and procedures for using Value Engineering (VE) in federal contracts. It provides a mechanism for contractors to suggest mor
View Part Details →Termination of Contracts
FAR Part 49 establishes the policies and procedures for the partial or complete termination of government contracts for either the convenience of the Government
View Part Details →Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the SAFETY Act
FAR Part 50 provides agencies with extraordinary authority under Public Law 85-804 to enter into, amend, or modify contracts to facilitate the national defense,
View Part Details →Use of Government Sources by Contractors
FAR Part 51 prescribes the policies and procedures that allow Government contractors to access Federal supply sources and the Interagency Fleet Management Syste
View Part Details →Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 52 is the 'library' of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, containing the exact wording for all standardized solicitation provisions and contract claus
View Part Details →Forms
FAR Part 53 serves as the primary repository and regulatory framework for the forms used throughout the federal acquisition process. It prescribes Standard Form
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