Federal Acquisition Regulation

The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) are the primary regulations used by all federal executive agencies in their acquisition of supplies and services with appropriated funds. It became effective April 1, 1984, and is issued within applicable laws under the joint authorities of the Administrator of General Services, the Secretary of Defense, and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, under the broad policy guidelines of the Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Office of Management and Budget.