Contracting Resources
Below is a list of key resources for potential and existing CDC contractors to learn more about the rules and regulations of federal contracting.
| Resource | Information Available |
|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) | Federal government wide regulations establishing the foundation of policies and procedures for conducting government acquisitions; PDFs of current and past FARs and other supporting documents |
| HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) | Health and Human Services (HHS) specific acquisition regulations that supplement the FAR; provide HHS specific policies and procedures |
| General Services Acquisition Manual (GSAM) | GSA agency acquisition rules and guidance including a link to the current GSAM and other related documents |
| Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) | Federal procurement related policy and practices including links to circulars, policy guides, reports, and other acquisition resources |
| Procurement Circulars | Links to the following Circulars:
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| Code of Federal Regulations | Searchable database of federal regulations by year and title |
| Federal Register | Daily published journal of the federal government containing agency rules, proposed rules, and notices for federal agencies |
| Regulations.gov | Multi-agency website where citizens can view and comment on federal regulations |
| NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) | Official standards used by federal agencies in classifying business according to type of economic activity and industry |
| Product Service Code Manual | Codes to describe products, services, and research and development (R&D) purchases by the federal government |
| Contracting Regulations for Small Businesses | Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations, polices, and procedures for small business government contracts |
| GSA Acquisition Gateway | The Acquisition Gateway, built by GSA, contains helpful resources and tools for federal government buyers. GSA has a public view of the Acquisition Gateway, giving non-government users access to a subset of what is available to federal government employees. |
Key Federal Contracting Links
- CDC’s Centers, Institutes and Offices (CIOs)
- CDC’s Office of Financial Resources
- Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR)
- SAM.gov
- GSA Website
- GSA eLibrary
- System for Award Management (SAM)
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- SBA Website for information on NAICS Codes
- Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) Website
- 8(a) Business Development Program
- HUBZone Program
- SBIR/STTR Website