Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) resource National Regulations OCEG Reviewed
The Federal Acquisition Regulations System is established for the codification and publication of uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies. The Federal Acquisition Regulations System consists of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which is the primary document, and agency acquisition regulations that implement or supplement the FAR.
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Defense Procurement & Acquisition Policy (DPAP) Policy Vault resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed
The Defense Procurement & Acquisition Policy (DPAP) Policy Vault is a central repository of documents that are available for dissemination to the public. Unclassified, non-confidential memoranda, guidance, regulations, and other DPAP-related policy documents can be found here.
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Acquisition Central, AcqNet resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Acquisition Central is hosted by IAE (Integrated Acquisition Environment), the E-Gov Initiative that is streamlining the federal acquisition process. Acquisition Central exisits to help members of the acquisition community by providing one website for all things acquisition. From here you can learn about regulations, systems, resources, opportunities, and training.
DOD, DPAP - Contract Pricing Reference Guides resource Agency Guidances Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The Contract Pricing Reference Guides are a set of five reference volumes that were developed jointly by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) and the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). The Guides are now maintained by the Office of the Deputy Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy for Cost, Pricing, and Finance (DP/CPF).
Export Administration Act: Evolution, Provisions, and Debate (CRS, July 2009) resource Research / Studies Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
EAA confers upon the President the power to control exports for national security, foreign policy or short supply purposes. It also authorizes the President to establish export licensing mechanisms for items detailed on the Commerce Control List (CCL), and it provides some guidance and places certain limits on that authority.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2006007 - Contractor Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Proposed Rule and Request for Comment (Feb. 16, 2007) resource National Regulations Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
This proposed rule establishes a clear and consistent policy regarding contractor code of ethics and business conduct, responsibility to avoid improper business practices, and procedures for displaying an agency OIG Fraud Hotline poster to facilitate the reporting of wrongdoing in Federal contracting.
48 CFR Parts 2, 3, and 52, 72 Federal Register 7588 (Feb. 16, 2007)
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Program Management Systems Committee (PMSC) Earned Value Management Systems Intent Guide (2009 Edition) resource Books / Publications OCEG Reviewed
Introduction: This Intent Guide was created by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Program Management Systems Committee (PMSC) to provide additional insight into the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines included in Section 2 of the ANSI/EIA-748-B Standard for Earned Value Management Systems.
Emergency Acquisitions Guide - OMB, Office of Federal Procurement Policy (2011) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
This guide is intended to assist the federal contracting community with planning and carrying out procuring activities during contingency operations, defense or recovery from certain attacks, major disaster declarations, or other emergencies. The guide describes strategies for effective acquisition planning and provides a list of flexibilities available when contracting during emergencies.
General Services Administration (GSA) Forms Library resource Forms Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Includes:
- GSA Forms (GSA) - These originate within General Services Administration. They are most often used by GSA associates, contractors and customers.
- Standard Forms (SF) - Required forms to be used by all agencies.
- Optional Forms (OF) - Available for use by all agencies but are not required.
Central Contractor Registration resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policy, published Oct. 1, 2003 (Circular 2003-016, FAR case 2002-018), requires that federal contractors register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of any contract or purchase agreement.
Central Contractor Registration (CCR) User's Guide resource Agency Guidances Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is the primary registrant database for the U.S. Federal Government. CCR collects, validates, stores, and disseminates data in support of agency acquisition missions, including Federal agency contract and assistance awards.
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Government Contracts (U.S.) Domain Supplement resource Standards and Guidelines OCEG Reviewed
This Supplement addresses contracting with the U.S. Government. Use this Supplement in conjunction with use of the OCEG GRC Capability Model (Red Book) to ensure complete understanding and application of its contents.
System for Award Management (SAM) resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed
The System for Award Management (SAM) is combining eight federal procurement systems and the Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance into one new system. SAM is being deployed in phases, beginning with the “Entity Management” capability and the EPLS portion of the "Performance Information" capability. Currently, this first phase is scheduled to be available in winter 2012.
OCEG One Minute Poll: Government Contracts? resource OMP - One Minute Poll
Quick research poll of the OCEG worldwide membership. March 2008
DCAA Contract Audit Manual (CAM) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
The DCAA Contract Audit Manual (DCAA Manual 7640.1) is an official publication of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). It prescribes auditing policies and procedures and furnishes guidance in auditing techniques for personnel engaged in the performance of the DCAA mission.
OCEG One Minute Poll: Facing Government Contracting Risks? resource OMP - One Minute Poll OCEG Reviewed
A quick research poll of the OCEG worldwide membership. March 2008
Office of Goverment Ethics (OGE) Advisories resource Agency Guidances
Beginning in January 2011, OGE replaced DAEOgrams with "OGE Advisories." Through separate Legal Advisories, Program Management Advisories, and Education Advisories, OGE issues legal guidance, information about ethics program management, and ethics education opportunities.
DOD, GSA - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (FAR Case 2008–039) (July 8, 2010) resource National Regulations OCEG Reviewed
75 Federal Register 39414 (July 8, 2010)
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) System-Level Surveillance (Rev. Nov. 2010) resource Agency Guidances Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Introduction: Routine surveillance is the best way to help ensure the Department of Defense (DoD) gets the performance and dependability it expects from the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). This is the reason why this Instruction, also linked in the form of a Standard Surveillance Operating Manual (SSOM), was developed.
