Guide to FAR Contract Clauses: Detailed Compliance Information for Government Contracts, 2021 Edition

Guide to FAR Contract Clauses: Detailed Compliance Information for Government Contracts

Guide to FAR Contract Clauses: Detailed Compliance Information for Government Contracts provides detailed, plain-English explanations for every Federal Acquisition Regulation solicitation provision and contract clause in a simple, straightforward format—consolidating reporting requirements, subcontract flowdowns, related supplements, and other important compliance information so you can save hours of research.

The full text of every FAR clause and provision is provided in a clearly organized guidebook format, and an easy-to-read accompaniment outlines every important detail pertaining to each federal government provision or clause.

Features of Guide to FAR Contract Clauses include:

• Incorporation by reference authorization
• Applicable UCF section
• The section of the FAR where prescribed
• Applicability
• Reporting requirements
• Related agency supplements
• A history of recent amendments
• A clear checklist of every contract type requirement and/or purpose of contract requirement
• Subcontract flowdown requirements
• Plain language descriptions
• And more!

Frequently Asked Questions include:

• What are the reporting requirements for the FAR Contract Clauses?
• What are the contract type requirements for the FAR Contract Clauses?
• How do I find the list of Subcontract flowdown requirements?

Previous Edition: Guide to FAR Contract Clauses: Detailed Compliance Information for Government Contracts, 2020 Edition, ISBN: 9781543806618¿

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

• Definitions of words and terms
• Improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest
• Administrative matters

ACQUISITION PLANNING

• Acquisition planning
• Required sources of supplies and services
• Contractor qualifications
• Market research
• Describing agency needs
• Acquisition of commercial items

CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES

• Simplified acquisition procedures
• Solicitation of bids
• Contracting by negotiation
• Types of contracts
• Special contracting methods

SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS

• Small business programs
• Application of labor laws to government acquisitions
• Environment, energy and water efficiency, renewable energy technologies, occupational safety, and drug-free workplace
• Protection of privacy and freedom of information
• Code of Federal Regulations / Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Vol. 1 / 2013-10-014
• Foreign acquisition
• Socioeconomic programs

GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

• Patents, data, and copyrights
• Bonds and insurance
• Taxes
• Cost accounting standards administration
• Contract financing
• Protests, disputes, and appeals

SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING

• Major system acquisition
• Construction and architect-engineer contracts
• Service contracting
• Acquisition of information technology
• Acquisition of utility services

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Contract administration and audit services
• Contract modifications
• Subcontracting policies and procedures
• Government property
• Quality assurance
• Transportation
• Value engineering
• Termination of contracts
• Extraordinary contractual actions and the safety act
• Use of Government sources by contractors

CLAUSES AND FORMS

• Solicitation provisions and contract clauses
• Forms