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.
The January 2013 CCH Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) reproduces the FAR and all amendments to the regulations issued prior to this January 1, 2013 Edition, 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.
Included in this edition:
- 10 Federal Acquisition Circulars
- 31 final rules
- 9 interim rules
- 7 corrections
The January 2013 FAR includes up-to-date coverage on these topics:
- Nondisplacement of qualified workers
- Bid protest and appeal authorities
- Contract reporting
- Central contractor registration
- Iran trade sanctions
- Defense Advance Research Projects Agency
- Free trade agreements
- Interagency acquisitions
- North American Industry Classification System
- Size standards
- Payments under time & materials and labor hour contracts
- Protests of task delivery orders
- Reporting requirements for executive compensation
- Standards for computer generated forms
- United States Free Trade Agreements
- Subchapter A - General
- Subchapter B - Competition and Acquisition Planning
- Subchapter C - Contracting Methods and Contract Types
- Subchapter D - Socioeconomic Programs
- Subchapter E - General Contracting Requirements
- Subchapter F - Special Categories of Contracting
- Subchapter G - Contract Management
- Subchapter H - Clauses and Form
Aaron M. Broaddus is Editorial Director for government contracts products at Wolters Kluwer Law and Business in Riverwoods, Illinois. Mr. Broaddus is responsible for a wide range of print and electronic publications and legal research tools, including the Government Contracts Reporter, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Department of Defense FAR Supplement, Expanded FAR Matrix, and numerous outside authored publications written by experts such as Ralph Nash, Vernon Edwards, Steven Schooner and Gregory Garrett. A graduate of DePaul University Law School and licensed attorney, Mr. Broaddus has a background in intellectual property and government contracts law. He has authored and edited dozens of books and journal articles, and has prior work experience in both the public and private sectors, as well as with not-for-profit organizations.
George M. Gullo is a Senior Writer/Analyst in the Government Contracts group at Wolters Kluwer Law and Business. Mr. Gullo is the principal editor of Cost Accounting Standards Guide and supports all of the group’s print and electronic publications, and legal research tools, including the Government Contracts Reporter, Board of Contract Appeals Decisions, and FAR Matrix Smart Charts. With twenty years experience in the legal publishing industry, including over ten years in the government contracts area, Mr. Gullo, has a background in legal and business transactions. He is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law and a licensed Illinois attorney.
Marilynn Helt is a Senior Writer/Analyst for government contracts products at Wolters Kluwer Law and Business in Riverwoods, Illinois. Ms. Helt analyses new developments affecting government contracting, and she revised the explanations of protest and dispute procedures in the Government Contracts Researcher. She received her J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law. A licensed attorney, Ms. Helt has prior law firm experience in international tax and estate planning.
William A. Van Huis is a Senior Writer/Analyst for Wolters Kluwer Law & Business who tracks and analyzes new regulations impacting federal government contracting. He also follows court decisions involving bid protests and contract disputes. You can find his work in WK/CCH publications like Government Contract Reports, the Guide to Government Contracting, and the Expanded FAR Matrix Tool. William is a licensed attorney and a Certified Professional Contracts Manager. He graduated summa cum laude from the Southern Illinois University School of Law. Prior to joining WK, William worked both inside and outside state and local government in the areas of procurement and municipal finance. William also worked as a staff attorney for the Illinois Supreme Court.
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