Structure
The Federal Acquisition Regulation is contained within Chapter 1 of Title 48, appropriately titled "Federal Acquisition Regulation." Chapter 1 is divided into Subchapters A-H, which encompass Parts 1-53 (with Parts 54-99 being reserved). Chapter 1 appears in Volumes 1 and 2 of Title 48, with Subchapters A-G appearing in Volume 1 while Subchapter H occupies all of Volume 2.
The proper way to cite a regulation within the FAR is by part, section, and subsection, without respect to volume, chapter, or subchapter. For instance, the FAR clause on lobbying costs is FAR Part 31, Section 205, Subsection 22 (referenced as FAR 31.205-22).
The table of contents, as of the edition published October 1, 2010, is as follows:
In Volume 1:
- Subchapter A: General
- Part 1. Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- Part 2. Definitions of Words and Terms
- Part 3. Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
- Part 4. Administrative Matters
- Subchapter B: Acquisition Planning
- Part 5. Publicizing Contract Actions
- Part 6. Competition Requirements
- Part 7. Acquisition Planning
- Part 8. Required Sources of Supplies and Services
- Part 9. Contractor Qualifications
- Part 10. Market Research
- Part 11. Describing Agency Needs
- Part 12. Acquisition of Commercial Items
- Subchapter C: Contracting Methods and Contract Types
- Part 13. Simplified Acquisition Procedures
- Part 14. Sealed Bidding
- Part 15. Contracting by Negotiation
- Part 16. Types of Contracts
- Part 17. Special Contracting Methods
- Part 18. Emergency Acquisitions
- Subchapter D: Socioeconomic Programs
- Part 19. Small business programs
- Parts 20-21. Reserved
- Part 22. Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions
- Part 23. Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace
- Part 24. Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information
- Part 25. Foreign Acquisition
- Part 26. Other Socioeconomic Programs
- Subchapter E: General Contracting Requirements
- Part 27. Patents, Data, and Copyrights
- Part 28. Bonds and Insurance
- Part 29. Taxes
- Part 30. Cost Accounting Standards Administration
- Part 31. Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
- Part 32. Contract Financing
- Part 33. Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
- Subchapter F: Special Categories of Contracting
- Part 34. Major System Acquisition
- Part 35. Research and Development Contracting
- Part 36. Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
- Part 37. Service Contracting
- Part 38. Federal Supply Schedule Contracting
- Part 39. Acquisition of Information Technology
- Part 40. Reserved
- Part 41. Acquisition of Utility Services
- Subchapter G: Contract Management
- Part 42. Contract Administration and Audit Services
- Part 43. Contract Modifications
- Part 44. Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
- Part 45. Government Property
- Part 46. Quality Assurance
- Part 47. Transportation
- Part 48. Value Engineering
- Part 49. Termination of Contracts
- Part 50. Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act
- Part 51. Use of Government Sources by Contractors
In Volume 2:
- Subchapter H: Clauses and Forms
- Part 52. Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
- Part 53. Forms
- Parts 54-99. Reserved
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