Federal Acquisition Regulation in Plain English: 700+ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the FAR and Government Contracts (The Government Contracts in Plain English Series)

Government contracting can be complex and difficult, but this introductory guide makes it simple and easy for you. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in Plain English provides answers to 700+ of your frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the FAR. Federal contractors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and other professionals interested in the largest client in the history of the world-- the United States federal government-- need a copy of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in Plain English on their bookshelf. The second book in The Government Contracts in Plain English Series!
Save time by reading the "highlight reel" of the FAR, curated by a nationally recognized expert in government contracting, and the author of the best-selling companion book, Government Contracts in Plain English. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in Plain English delivers practical advice in plain English that demystifies the most important regulation in the federal contracting industry-- the dreaded FAR.
In a conversational, question-and-answer format, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in Plain English lets you skip reading thousands of pages of complicated regulations. Instead, dive into the "highlight reel" of the FAR.
Special topics include how to research any FAR clause, the secret code of the FAR clause numbering system, clause prescriptions, subcontracts, small business set-asides, GSA Schedule contracts, bid protests, REA vs. claim, terminations for convenience, sole-source justifications, and more.
All 53 parts of the FAR are distilled into plain English, answering 700+ of the most common questions.
Author Christoph Mlinarchik is a former federal contracting officer who has negotiated, reviewed, or managed billions of dollars of government contracts. This real-world experience provides an invaluable perspective for clients.
As an attorney, professional instructor, consultant, expert witness, frequent public speaker, nationally recognized subject matter expert (SME), and prolific author of 75+ publications about government contracts, Christoph was honored with the "Top Professionals Under 40" award and "Best Article of the Year" award by National Contract Management Association (NCMA).
In addition to his prior federal employment as both a contracting officer and Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) acquisitions attorney, Christoph is the founder of a successful small business in government contracting, Christoph LLC dot com.
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