Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement that provides uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions. Essential for government contracts.

Competition in Contracting Act (CICA): Federal law ensuring full and open competition in government procurement, requiring proper public notice and fair evaluation criteria.

Small Business Act: Legislation governing small business set-asides and subcontracting considerations in federal procurement.

Buy American Act: Federal law establishing preferences for domestic products and services, including country of origin requirements.

Davis-Bacon Act: Labor standards legislation requiring payment of prevailing wages on public works projects and construction contracts.

State Procurement Laws: State-specific requirements and regulations governing procurement processes at the state and local level.

Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements including HIPAA for healthcare, Dodd-Frank for financial services, and EPA regulations for environmental matters.

Anti-discrimination Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements affecting contractor selection and contract terms.

Data Privacy Laws: Privacy regulations including GDPR compliance for European involvement and state-specific privacy requirements.

Intellectual Property Laws: Regulations governing patent rights, copyright protection, and trade secrets in procurement contracts.

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted regulations governing commercial transactions, including contract formation and terms and conditions.

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN): Federal law establishing legal validity of electronic signatures and digital documentation requirements in procurement processes.