The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains the uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the federal government. The FAR is issued and maintained by the Department of Defense, The General Services Administration, And The National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This CCH volume reproduces the FAR and all amendments To The regulations issued through January 1, 2009, along with an easy-to-use topical index. Sources of the amended text are listed in brackets along with the date of issuance And The effective date for all sections changed since the initial text of FAR appeared in the Federal Register of September 19, 1983. This new January 1, 2009 Edition also includes the Amendment to FAC 2005-29 issued 1/14/09 as well as FAC 2005 -30 issued 1/15/09. Also addressed are the important changes to FAC 2005-28 covering requirements for a contractor code of ethics and conduct, An internal control system and mandatory disclosure of criminal activity, False Claims Act violations and significant overpayments. Highlights of the January 1, 2009 Edition include: 7 Federal Acquisition Circulars (including FAC 2005 -30 issued 1/15/09) 1 Amendment ( FAC 2005 -29 issued 1/14/09) 31 Final Rules 7 Interim Rules 2 Corrections With up-to-date coverage on these topics: New Contractor Business Ethics Compliance Program and Disclosure Requirements Exemptions from Service Contract Act Public Disclosure Requirements for Noncompetitive Contracts Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool Employment Eligibility Verification Enhanced Access for Small Business Federal Procurement Data System Reporting Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System and Subcontractor Requests for Bonds Extension of Authority for Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures Enhanced Competition for Task and Delivery Order Contracts Revisions To The Defense Priorities and Allocations System Use of Products Containing Recovered Materials in Service and Construction Contracts Representations and Certifications - Tax Delinquencies Contract Debts Trade Agreements - New Thresholds Online Representations and Certifications Application Review Common Security Configurations …plus much more!

Take the First Step Toward Building a Strong Foundation in Federal Acquisition! Federal Acquisition: Key Issues and Guidance is an essential guide to understanding and working within the complex world of federal government contracting. It offers brief but comprehensive explanations of the major phases and essential tasks in the contracting process. Written in a clear and easy-to-understand style, this resource provides the perfect foundation for building a thorough understanding of federal contracting. Author Paula Compton focuses on the most problematic areas of federal contracting, highlighting the deficiencies cited most often by the Government Accountability Office and Inspector General audits and reports, such as: • Not performing market research • Inadequate independent government cost estimates • Violation of the bona fide needs rule • Insufficient statements of work • Inadequate price or cost analysis Anyone new to government acquisition will find that reading this book is the ideal first step on the path to understanding the federal acquisition process. Seasoned contract professionals will find it an excellent quick review.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), published annually by CCH, is an essential resource for anyone doing business with the government. Each year, CCH also publishes a July Edition that reprints the January Edition in its entirety, but also includes changes made to the FAR from January 1 through June 30. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains the uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the federal government. The FAR is issued and maintained by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This CCH volume reproduces the FAR and all amendments to the regulations issued through January 1, 2009, along with an easy-to-use topical index. Sources of the amended text are listed in brackets along with the date of issuance and the effective date for all sections changed since the initial text of FAR appeared in the Federal Register of September 19, 1983. This January 1, 2009 Edition also includes the Amendment to FAC 2005-29 issued 1/14/09 as well as FAC 2005 -30 issued 1/15/09. Also addressed are the important changes to FAC 2005-28 covering requirements for a contractor code of ethics and conduct, an internal control system and mandatory disclosure of criminal activity, False Claims Act violations and significant overpayments. Highlights of the July, 2009 Edition include: 7 Federal Acquisition Circulars (including FAC 2005 -30 issued 1/15/09) 1 Amendment (FAC 2005 -29 issued 1/14/09) 31 Final Rules 7 Interim Rules 2 Corrections With up-to-date coverage on these topics: New Contractor Business Ethics Compliance Program and Disclosure Requirements Exemptions from Service Contract Act Public Disclosure Requirements for Noncompetitive Contracts Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool Employment Eligibility Verification Enhanced Access for Small Business Federal Procurement Data System Reporting Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System and Subcontractor Requests for Bonds Extension of Authority for Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures Enhanced Competition for Task and Delivery Order Contracts Revisions to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System Use of Products Containing Recovered Materials in Service and Construction Contracts Representations and Certifications - Tax Delinquencies Contract Debts Trade Agreements - New Thresholds Online Representations and Certifications Application Review Common Security Configurations ...plus much more!