Federal Acquisition Regulation as of January 1, 2009 (FAR)
Overview
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. This CCH volume reproduces the FAR and all amendments to the regulations issued through January 1, 2009, 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.
This new January edition also includes the Amendment to FAC 2005-29 issued 1/14/09 as well as FAC 2005-30 issued 1/15/09. Also addressed are the important changes to FAC 2005-28 covering requirements for a contractor code of ethics and conduct, an internal control system and mandatory disclosure of criminal activity, False Claims Act violations and significant overpayments.
Highlights of the 1/2009 Edition include:
7 Federal Acquisition Circulars (including FAC 2005-30 issued 1/15/09!)
1 Amendment (FAC 2005-29) issued 1/14/09
31 Final Rules
7 Interim Rules
2 Corrections
With up-to-date coverage on these topics:
New Contractor Business Ethics Compliance Program and Disclosure Requirements
Exemptions from Service Contract Act
Public Disclosure Requirements for Noncompetitive Contracts
Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool
Employment Eligibility Verification
Enhanced Access for Small Business
Federal Procurement Data System Reporting
Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System and Subcontractor Requests for Bonds
Extension of Authority for Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures
Enhanced Competition for Task and Delivery Order Contracts
Revisions to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System
Use of Products Containing Recovered Materials in Service and Construction Contracts
Representations and Certifications - Tax Delinquencies
Contract Debts
Trade Agreements-New Thresholds
Online Representations and Certifications Application Review
Common Security Configurations
plus much more!
Features
Features and Benefits
Portable
Easy-to-use
Current through January 15, 2009
Page marks to help locate subchapter headings
A valuable supplement to the current FAR reporting found in CCH's Government Contracts Reporter
Quantity discounts and combo discounts available (for ordering both January and July editions together)
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ORDER INFORMATION
Media: Softcover
Price: $79
Offer #: 04930401
SPECIFICATIONS
Pub Date: May 2009
Binding: 6x9 Perfect Bound
Pages: 1977
ISBN: 9780808019824