Glossary
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The primary rulebook governing how the government buys.
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the principal set of rules governing federal procurement. It covers everything from competition requirements to contract types and clauses. Agencies layer their own supplements on top - for example the DFARS for the Department of Defense.
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