Acquisition
FARFederal Acquisition Regulation
The primary regulation governing all federal procurement, establishing uniform policies and procedures for acquiring supplies and services by executive agencies.
Related Terms
DFARS
DoD-specific supplement to the FAR that implements defense acquisition policies, including cybersecurity clauses like DFARS 252.204-7012 for CUI protection.
FAR 52.204-21
The FAR clause requiring basic safeguarding of Federal Contract Information on contractor systems. Specifies 15 security requirements aligned with CMMC Level 1.
CO
The government official with authority to enter into, administer, and terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government.