Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as of July 1, 2020

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains the 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 is the prime source of federal government contracting regulations. 

The July 2020 CCH Federal Acquisition Regulation reproduces the FAR and all amendments issued prior to July 1, 2020, along with an easy-to-use topical index. This is an essential resource for FAR requirements and FAR compliance. Citations to the rules amending each section including all contract clauses and provisions, are provided for all changes issued since the initial text of the FAR was published in the Federal Register on September 19, 1983. 

If your business is directly subject to federal government contracting laws, this is the gold-standard reference for FAR guidelines and government contracting regulations. It is also an ideal resource for Federal Acquisition Regulation training. The July 2020 CCH Federal Acquisition Regulation contains all of the Federal Acquisition Circular amendments made since January 1, 2020. 

The July 2020 Edition of FAR implement the latest final rules, interim rules, and corrections on such topics as:

• Applicability of Inflation Adjustments
• Evaluation Factors for Multiple-Award Contracts
• Modifications to Cost Pricing Data Requirements
• Orders Issued Via Electronic Commerce
• Set Asides Under MultipleAward Contracts

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 Forms 

Topical Index 

Frequently Asked Questions addressed in the July 2020 Edition of Federal Acquisition Regulation: 

• How do I contract with the federal government? 

• How do I ensure that I comply with federal government contracting regulations? 

• What are the special categories of contracting with the federal government? 

• What are the general requirements for contracting with the federal government? 

• What are federal government socioeconomic programs?